April 03 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 531- D

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dark Angel gelding; showed steady progress in his three 2yo runs, winning at Chelmsford (6f) the final time; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps this term; has to be feared.
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10th

6

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

Three wins from 32 starts; unlucky not to go closer when fourth of 11 here over 6f last month but he failed to build on that when seventh here ten days ago; steps back up to 7f.

10/1

7th

7

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Loughnane

Losing run up to 19, but he has dropped a long way in the weights and met all sorts of trouble when fourth of 11 over C&D last time (Starsong second); withdrawn at the start on vet's advice in the race won by Good Earth here ten days ago; worth considering.

4/1

10

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

He has never been prolific but lurks on a dangerous mark and his latest unlucky-in-running fourth over C&D served notice he was ready to strike; high on the list.

5/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 079-13 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Showed clear improvement to win over C&D in January when making handicap debut; looked less than straightforward under pressure here last time but still a creditable form effort and may do better yet.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 777-

Last run: 171 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Midfield in 6f novice contest at Redcar on final 2yo start, taking her form figures to 777; handicaps may see her in a better light but others are preferred on form as things stand.
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9th

15

(10)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Rockin Rosa

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Placed several times this season but she was 4l behind Coconut Bay when third over C&D (first-time blinkers) last time and that took her record to 1-22; others look stronger.

16/1

10

(2)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Rockin Rosa

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Third over C&D three times in a row earlier in the season and an each-way case can be made on that form; however, below par elsewhere the last twice and she has to turn things around now blinkered (replacing cheekpieces).

9/1

7th

6

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rockin Rosa

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 15955- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-9 (on turf) last season, the win gained in Ayr maiden; drops in grade but looks more exposed than some of these rivals and the surface presents a question mark.
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4th

2

(9)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Honour Your Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

C&D win last May and followed up at Lingfield (6f; both good to firm) one week later; now 14lb lower so he has handicapping claims, for all his recent efforts need bettering; stable also runs Cabeza De Llave.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

On the downgrade now but placed over C&D on two of his last three appearances; no match for Desdemona when second on latter occasion but now 11lb better off; can make his presence felt.

5/1

8/1

Form: 042-43

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Creditable third in 6f maiden at Southwell in January, taking AW form figures to 4243; combination of a subsequent gelding operation and first-time headgear may bring out more from him; not dismissed.
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6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

8th

9

(3)

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Katar

10st 2lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Richenda Ford

37-race maiden who finished last off today's basement mark on latest appearance in September; hopes are pinned on subsequent wind operation making a big difference.

33/1

14/1

Form: 16054- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Was 1-8 (on grass) last term for David O'Meara, the win gained in Haydock novice event; sold 14,000gns since last seen; comparatively exposed and AW is an unknown; best watched unless market speaks positively.
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7th

5

(11)

22nd Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Haydock

Family Ties

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

in rear

12/1

7th

5

(4)

29th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Family Ties

9st 0lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Picked up a 6f novice on turf for previous yard last summer but has not proved well treated in handicaps as yet and her second of seven over 5f at Nottingham last month was a remote one; others are more likely.

14/1

2nd

1

(3)

13th May 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:05 Nottingham

Family Ties

9st 10lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

prominent, ridden and went second over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

6/1

14/1

Form: 64496-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Campaigned only on turf last year; failed to progress from her Doncaster debut win (5f) and struggled in a handicap on final outing; enough to prove back at 6f on AW/seasonal debut.
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8th

5

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Parr Fire

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ben Haslam

always behind

8/1

8th

8

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Thirsk

Parr Fire

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ben Haslam

Has gone 0-19 since a winning debut at two; the visor worked well when initially tried last summer (twice placed) and now that aid returns; has possibilities.

12/1

8th

7

(11)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:30 Carlisle

Parr Fire

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Hasn't won since his debut at Doncaster in May 2022 (5f, good to firm); good third in first-time visor over same C&D last June (good) but not run quite as well since, including with cheekpieces back on last time; on a fair mark, but soft ground not ideal.

10/1

Form: 56213- CD BF

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden on turf; produced form figures of 213 (all at this venue) switched to AW last autumn, the win gained over 6f; close third over 5f the final time; open to further progress on this surface and holds solid claims back up in trip.
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11th

11

(9)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lupset Flossy Pop

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Gary Brown

in touch with leaders but raced wide early

16/1

9

(5)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Lupset Flossy Pop

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary Brown

She didn't run badly in a 7f 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton last week and the return to 6f shouldn't inconvenience her; rider good value for his 7lb claim; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this afternoon.

8/1

4th

6

(4)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lupset Flossy Pop

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Gary Brown

took keen hold, disputed lead early, soon headed but prominent

16/1

3/1

Form: 5-23

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Best novice run over C&D and unlucky on that occasion (would likely have won with a clearer run); form has worked out nicely (third/fourth have won handicaps since); very interesting back here on handicap debut.
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10th

7

(9)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Saracen Head

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

Beaten a head at Newcastle (6f, AW) in February and would surely have won with a clear run; backward steps in two further starts over 6f on Tapeta, the latest his handicap debut in early April (last of nine) and he's since been gelded; moves up from 6f and player if judged on that one, best run.

20/1

9th

2

(3)

3rd Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Saracen Head

9st 8lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Hugo Palmer

Best novice run over C&D and unlucky on that occasion (would likely have won with a clearer run); form has worked out nicely (third/fourth have won handicaps since); very interesting back here on handicap debut.

3/1

3rd

3

(4)

27th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saracen Head

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent

6/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.00
Straight Forecast £13.14
Tricast £170.54
Trifecta £196.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Beelzebub

SPOTLIGHT:

Saracen Head

POSTDATA:

Northern Spirit

TOPSPEED:

Lupset Flossy Pop

The Times:

Beelzebub

Telegraph:

Beelzebub

Daily Mirror:

Beelzebub

The Sun:

Beelzebub

The Star:

Beelzebub

D Express:

Northern Spirit

The Guardian:

Lupset Flossy Pop

RP Ratings:

Saracen Head

Daily Mail:

Saracen Head

Daily Record:

Saracen Head