August 15 / 20.30 Newcastle (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 645532

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-10, but only beaten half a length in a better race over C&D (first-time cheekpieces) 12 days ago; a repeat of that would give her each-way claims at least.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 58-745 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden whose best effort was when fourth of 12 at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) last month, but he didn't look an easy ride when sent off favourite at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; something to prove.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(1)

30th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; ran okay over inadequate 5f on penultimate but hard to fancy on overall form.

50/1

9th

10

(11)

23rd Jan 2026

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0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; this trip inadequate on latest despite running better than bare result; hard to fancy from wide draw.

20/1

25/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 1-8700

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Lingfield novice winner (6f, Polytrack) for Kevin Philippart De Foy last summer, but off for a year afterwards and well held in four handicaps for this yard; the switch to blinkers will need to make a difference.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(12)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mai Alward

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

6f AW winner for another yard as 2yo; only once run to form in handicaps for new yard (7f, Tapeta; blinkered for the first time) and she's suffered heavy defeats on her last three starts; headgear absent today; risky.

25/1

11th

8

(2)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mai Alward

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tristan Davidson

in touch with leaders on far side of group, weakened over 1f out

20/1

10th

3

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Thirsk

Mai Alward

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

Has shown best form when racing handily and was likely unsuited by being unable to adopt those tactics at Newcastle (6f, AW) last week; possibilities off current mark if this pans out better with headgear reapplied.

8/1

Form: 9-3564

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-6, but has shown some ability as when fourth of 14 at Doncaster (7f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) ten days ago; possible frame material on his best efforts.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

11

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Malinheadsearovers

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Disappointing Flat maiden who was well beaten when 66-1 for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Market Rasen (2m, good), where he raced too freely and jumped left throughout; blinkers added here; too risky.

40/1

8th

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Malinheadsearovers

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing.

10/1

8th

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Malinheadsearovers

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing.

10/1

Form: 165606 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 30 starts came in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in February, but out of the frame in all five starts since; others look more solid,
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lucky Lucky Lucky

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win in 30 starts came in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in February, but out of the frame in all five starts since; others look more solid,

12/1

6th

3

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Lucky Lucky Lucky

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Just the one win from 29 starts but it was a similar race to this on AW in February; not at his best when last seen in April and rain would be a concern (unraced on slower than good and once a non-runner due to soft ground).

8/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 737136 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the eighth attempt here (6f) in June and shaped as though worth another go over this far when sixth of 13 over the same trip 12 days ago; shortlisted.
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9th

3

(4)

17th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9th

3

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9th

9

(12)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

11st 0lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Rayner

T: Seb Spencer

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring over C&D in October but she's not easy to predict and was never involved when favourite here (7f) last time; now drops back in trip but she needs to step up again to make an impact in this competitive race; blinkers back on.

16/1

5/1

Form: 4-1942 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Both wins on Tapeta, including one over C&D a year ago, and only found one too good off this mark at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last time; off 74 days since, but he made a successful return from a much longer absence in April; high on the list.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Northbound

10st 12lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Roger Fell

Two wins for Peter Niven this year, the second of them a wide-margin success over C&D in April; unplaced in two turf runs for Roger Fell but could fare better back on AW.

14/1

10th

8

(14)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Northbound

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Two wins at around 1m on AW this year; 1-22 on turf but he was only beaten a short head at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April (his final start for Peter Niven); seventh of 12 in this grade at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) on stable debut 22 days ago; place chance.

14/1

Form: 454562 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick at around this time last year, including a win over C&D, and only went down by a nose at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; only 1lb higher and holds solid claims, especially if benefiting from the switch to a visor from the usual cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(9)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bold Territories

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has done most recent racing over 7f but is fine at this trip, as when third over C&D three weeks ago; was below-par the only other time he's worn a visor rather than the usual cheekpieces but has claims otherwise.

5/1

3rd

9

(3)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bold Territories

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Dods

Multiple 7f AW winner (including here) who has also won over 1m; went close when 1lb higher at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but unable to repeat that effort in two subsequent starts; handy mark if he can bounce back.

9/1

6th

3

(9)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bold Territories

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Dual Tapeta winner who had a near miss over C&D last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Newcastle (first-time visor) last time; regular cheekpieces return but he has a wide draw and comes with risks attached.

9/1

20/1

Form: 683460

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who has had a rear view of Malinheadsearovers in his last two starts; hard to fancy.
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9th

11

(9)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Dresden Green

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

17-race maiden; habitual slow-starter who returned to some form here on latest start but is still easy enough to swerve for win purposes; blinkered last four starts and now sports cheekpieces.

16/1

5th

12

(11)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Dresden Green

8st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

16-race maiden; habitual slow-starter who has been well short of his best the last twice; easy enough to swerve for win purposes.

33/1

11th

14

(3)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Dresden Green

8st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

slowly away, in rear

33/1

20/1

Form: 6456

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in three 6f maidens, but didn't improve for the extra furlong on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) three weeks ago; best watched.
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9th

9

(3)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Little Man

9st 0lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Lightly raced maiden; ran as well as he ever has when fifth of 13 over 6f (first-time blinkers, retained) at Southwell in August; may do better but he'll need to.

14/1

5th

6

(4)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Little Man

9st 5lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

midfield, short of room after 1f

16/1

14/1

Form: -96956

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on her second start as a 2yo, but 0-14 since; still to prove she wants this far and others make more appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

5

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Guest List

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Losing run stands at 18 and she hasn't really threatened in recent outings; tumbling down the weights but others are safer.

12/1

10th

5

(10)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Guest List

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Sole win came in 2021 for previous yard; not particularly solid on recent form and has been unable to capitalise on a tumbling mark.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Guest List

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Disappointing filly who is yet to be placed after six starts this year; continues to slip down the weights but needs to turn a corner; sports first-time blinkers today (well beaten when tried in cheekpieces last year).

16/1

Form: 1046-9 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
C&D winner as a 2yo and scored twice on turf (7f/1m) in May last year, but his last few efforts leave plenty to be desired including on his return from a year off at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) in June; best watched for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

14

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:20 Wexford

Esticky End

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Flat winner is now 0-14 over hurdles, well held over C&D on penultimate, badly hampered at Tramore since.

25/1

16

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Esticky End

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Flat winner is 0-13 over hurdles; didn't run terribly at Down Royal in December off this mark; should be sharper for latest run at Wexford when made late gains from the back; could outrun likely odds.

16/1

20/1

Form: 5450-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Best effort when fifth of ten (3l behind Bold Territories) over C&D a year ago, but hasn't matched that form in either start since; cheekpieces now given a go.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

13

(4)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Miss Snuggles

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ann Duffield

Fair fourth over C&D in August (good) but mainly ordinary efforts otherwise; best watched on return from a break.

50/1

5th

13

(4)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Miss Snuggles

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ann Duffield

Fair fourth over C&D in August (good) but mainly ordinary efforts otherwise; best watched on return from a break.

50/1

12th

11

(5)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Snuggles

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ann Duffield

Bit better in the visor last time, when slowly away over an easy 7f on tough terms; ran fairly here last summer too and it wouldn't be the biggest shock to see her involved.

16/1

12/1

Form: 930-40 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts as a 2yo including here (6f), but 0-30 since; 5lb lower than when beaten less than a length back here (6f) last November, but his profile is a concern and he needs the blinkers to make a difference.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

12

(7)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Huraiz

9st 4lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Ewan Whillans

C&D winner but it is over four years since his last victory and his last two runs leave him with plenty to prove.

33/1

9th

11

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Huraiz

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

His mark continues to fall but his close AW third last November was his sole bright point last season and he hasn't shone on either run this year; bolted before start and withdrawn at Newcastle recently (33-1 at the time).

33/1

2

(11)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Huraiz

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Won his first two starts as a 2yo including here (6f), but 0-30 since; 5lb lower than when beaten less than a length back here (6f) last November, but his profile is a concern and he needs the blinkers to make a difference.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £52.40
Straight Forecast £41.17
Tricast £1116.06
Trifecta £912.80

Selections

The Times:

Rockin Rosa

Telegraph:

Bold Territories

SPOTLIGHT:

Northbound

D Express:

Hezahunk

POSTDATA:

Guest List

The Sun:

Rockin Rosa

The Star:

Rockin Rosa

Daily Record:

Rockin Rosa

The Guardian:

Bold Territories

Daily Mail:

Bold Territories

Daily Mirror:

Bold Territories

RP RATINGS:

Northbound