July 01 / 14.40 Newcastle (AW)

14.40

Standard To Slow

Pertemps Network Handicap

  • Prize money: £13608
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Pertemps Network Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 132100 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Below best at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in April and well beaten back on turf at Thirsk (7f) in May; however, prior to those he was progressive on Tapeta, with a C&D win in February, and he's a possible now back here.
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9th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

Adeb

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Has returned from a long absence to win three times on Tapeta this year, the latest coming over 7f at Newcastle this month; well held on turf at Thirsk prior to that but he did win on the grass in 2021.

9/1

1st

8

(9)

1st Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Adeb

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Below best at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in April and well beaten back on turf at Thirsk (7f) in May; however, prior to those he was progressive on Tapeta, with a C&D win in February, and he's a possible now back here.

8/1

13th

7

(9)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:17 Thirsk

Adeb

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Missed all of 2022 but it's done him no harm whatever, winning two of his first four AW starts, over 6f and 7f, before finding Lingfield's sharp 6f an inadequate test last month; return to turf no hardship, having won 5f maiden on grass as 2yo and is one to consider.

12/1

2nd
5 (6)
Zip

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -16130 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Merely mid-division in the Victoria Cup at Ascot in May when back from a two-month break, but he was in top form here and at Southwell previously and could be a serious force now back on Tapeta.
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12th

12

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task.

16/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

Form: 209-27 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Second to Zip over C&D in January two starts ago and can't be ruled out; however, following his return to action at Newmarket in May he's now finished last in three of his last four races so his claims are hardly solid.
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4th

3

(5)

1st Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Air To Air

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Second to Zip over C&D in January two starts ago and can't be ruled out; however, following his return to action at Newmarket in May he's now finished last in three of his last four races so his claims are hardly solid.

8/1

7th

3

(2)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Newmarket

Air To Air

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: George Boughey

Better record on turf than AW so his second of six at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) early in the year has to be viewed positively in the circumstances; only 3lb higher than when making impressive winning reappearance at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last June; big player if ready to roll after five months off in a first-time tongue-strap.

7/1

2nd

2

(6)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Air To Air

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

slowly away, raced in last, headway on far side of group and went second over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner

9/1

Form: 724040 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Unable to threaten on turf on his last three starts but the AW is his thing nowadays and this two-time course winner is just 1lb higher than when going close at Chelmsford on his last AW handicap start; respected.
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7th

1

(8)

31st Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Lord Of The Lodge

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

He ran well for a close third at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day (7f) but was unable to back it up in a good race at Southwell three weeks ago; other front-runners on show here and he could prove vulnerable again.

10/1

10th

1

(11)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lord Of The Lodge

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

prominent

11/2

3rd

3

(4)

26th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lord Of The Lodge

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

raced in second, led over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, no extra and lost second towards finish

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 16-426 D BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Not seen to best effect at Chester in May when last seen but ran two solid races in a row in April (7f/1m) and might not be far away.
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9th

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Wobwobwob

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though.

12/1

12th

10

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Wobwobwob

8st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

One of the oldest contenders in this field and has done his winning over 6f/7f, mostly on ground softer than good; could well be tapped for toe in this belated first attempt at the minimum trip.

20/1

1

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Wobwobwob

10st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Without a win since May 2024 but runner-up on three of his last four starts (6f/7f, good to soft/heavy) and his turn may well be near.

13/2

7th
10 (8)
Utilis

9/1

Form: 24623-

Last run: 263 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-6 in last year's 2yo campaign and this is his first run since last October (gelded in the meantime); however, he showed considerable promise last season and trainer's horses can run well fresh; not ruled out on return.
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7th

11

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Utilis

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Brian Ellison

Inconsistent and winless across his first 17 starts before scoring in first-time tongue-tie/blinkers at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; needs to back up that latest performance but he won with something to spare and a 5lb rise may not stop him if the headgear maintains its positive effect.

7/1

1st

3

(9)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Thirsk

Utilis

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Brian Ellison

17-race maiden; best run this term when second at Doncaster in June (1m, good to soft); beaten just 5.5l when tenth of 17 in refitted cheekpieces at York last time (7f, good to firm; met trouble); blinkers now tried; chance

9/1

10th

16

(10)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Utilis

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Runner-up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft; also effective on fast ground) last month and he's of interest on that form; however, well beaten the next twice and now 0-16; cheekpieces return (has run okay in them previously).

25/1

12/1

Form: 14-308 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with good third at Redcar (6f) in April and he's effective here and over 7f; however, he's been beaten a long way over 6f on turf on his last two starts and a big turnaround is required.
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10th

6

(7)

20th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Marshal Dan

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

steadied start, in rear

14/1

10th

9

(9)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Marshal Dan

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Heather Main

keen to post, in touch with leaders

16/1

7th

1

(16)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:57 Newmarket

Marshal Dan

10st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Heather Main

Finished third of 15 in the 2018 running; has had a stop-start year but testing conditions suit and he looked in good form when a ready winner from Hodler at Leicester 18 days ago (7f, soft; first-time cheekpieces, retained); back up 5lb; one of the more likely ones.

8/1

Form: 04-035 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Third in Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) in May and another creditable run when fifth in Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f) seven days later; today's race is less competitive and this 10yo, who is effective here, could be firmly involved.
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11th

1

(4)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Safe Voyage

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Done most winning round easy, turning courses, so has that in his favour; isn't as consistent now, which is no surprise given his age, but retains most of his ability and is fine on Tapeta; the harder they go the better for him.

8/1

4th

2

(9)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

16:25 Haydock

Safe Voyage

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Veteran now but he ran really well in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) and the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f) in the spring and took advantage of a slight drop in grade at Chester (7.5f) last time, underlining how well he goes on soft ground; has an excellent course record and should remain very competitive after a 5lb rise.

11/2

Form: 154160 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Below best the last twice but it was a hot handicap at Royal Ascot last week and the yard's horses are capable of swiftly bouncing back to form; won in good style over C&D in March on sole AW run and could go well.
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No Results Found

Form: 232443 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Fair efforts on turf on his last three starts (the latest at Newmarket on Thursday) and perhaps this two-time AW winner will find more now back on Tapeta; however, he's 6lb out of the handicap so this is tough.
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6th

8

(8)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Chola Empire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Conditions to suit and he is back to the same mark off which he beat Captain Parma here in October; not at his best at Southwell last week but he is the type to bounce back quickly.

6/1

Non-runners

Safe Voyage, Chola Empire

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.80
Straight Forecast £36.31
Tricast £119.62
Trifecta £156.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Safe Voyage

RP RATINGS:

The Gatekeeper

NEWMARKET:

Air To Air

TOPSPEED:

Zip

Daily Mail:

Chola Empire

POSTDATA:

The Gatekeeper

The Sun:

The Gatekeeper

The Times:

Air To Air

The Star:

Air To Air

Daily Mirror:

Zip

Telegraph:

Safe Voyage

The Guardian:

Safe Voyage

D Express:

Safe Voyage

Daily Record:

Safe Voyage