September 11 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

Standard

Quinnbet Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Quinnbet Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 838732 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; in decent form having been placed in two contests at Southwell (6f) since returning from a break; has a strike-rate of 5-15 at Newcastle and holds solid claims off a handy mark back here.
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11

(8)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Blackcurrent

8st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Veteran who ended a long losing run when making all at Beverley (5f, good) in May; did not repeat the form in his two subsequent outings, also under Shay Farmer, and does not seem the percentage call.

16/1

9

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blackcurrent

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing run when making all on a rare turf outing at Beverley (5f, good) in May but he dropped out on his return visit on Monday; the soft ground may have dulled his powers but he's not easy to predict and others are more solid; change of headgear.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 366565 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unplaced favourite on latest outing, though was perhaps feeling the effects of a busy period (third run in the space of a week); rested ten days since; record at this course (24225) suggests she'll pick up prize-money.
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10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

2nd

7

(8)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mumcat

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

3-40 on AW and form has been uneven since last win at Wolverhampton nearly a year ago; below best from wide draw at Southwell last time but no surprise to see him go well here.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 221-18

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Both wins in 0-50 classified events over 7f; raced too freely last time when failing to complete a hat-trick; no experience of sprinting but the drop to 6f is worth a shot judged on that latest effort; stable debut.
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5th

7

(3)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Magic Gem

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Had only won over 7f but put that right over this far at Wolverhampton when always in a good position; just 3lb higher for that half-length success and the second has won since.

5/4

1st

2

(8)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magic Gem

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

pressed leader, ridden and led over 1f out, soon faced challenge, kept on

2/1

1st

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:22 Chelmsford (AW)

Magic Gem

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

prominent, carried right but led when ridden 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, kept on, comfortably

5/2

Form: 895

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Appeared to improve on latest novice run and could well take another step forward now handicapping; bred to progress beyond his opening mark, being a brother to a four-time winner for his connections; interesting.
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8th

3

(10)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Beverley

Frank The Spark

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Handicapper had his say after an easy Nottingham win (2-2 there) early last month and this 5yo has been held since; often dropped in (may well be again from a wide stall) and would then be reliant on the race setting up for him, as well as some luck.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Frank The Spark

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Won at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in July but that wasn't much of a race and he has not repeated the form; now wears cheekpieces; others preferred.

14/1

4

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Thirsk

Frank The Spark

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Paul Midgley

Gained his fourth career success at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in July and 6f will have been too far for him at York next time; however, he's still 7lb higher than for the win and others make more obvious appeal.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 971503 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Opened her account in similar event at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in July; best effort since when placed there last time; likely player provided she transfers the form back to Newcastle (second attempt here).
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6th

3

(5)

19th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Show Compassion

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

Two C&D wins since July; failed to fire over C&D last month (vet reported she was stiff behind after the race); better than that and she's one for the shortlist.

6/1

9th

3

(7)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Show Compassion

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Dods

Both wins have come over C&D, latterly when getting up late in a 0-52 handicap 25 days ago; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run and Billy Loughnane is an obvious plus in apprentice company.

7/2

Form: 559008 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner but he's on a lengthy losing sequence and has lost his form since some respectable efforts earlier in the campaign; looks unlikely to end the drought.
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10th

7

(11)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sharrabang

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Stella Barclay

Ran okay behind Blackcurrent here last month but he's since finished tailed off over 7f at Catterick; each-way claims if on a good day.

12/1

9th

9

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Sharrabang

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Stella Barclay

Lost his way from the end of June onwards until staging a partial revival at Newcastle latest (6f), rallying close home; losing run of 30 is off-putting.

20/1

7/2

Form: 250035 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; has bits of encouraging form and looks interesting off a reduced mark on this second run for Mick Appleby, with latest effort (5f; started favourite) suggesting he's crying out for a return to 6f.
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4th

16

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Laertes

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Unplaced all four starts for Michael Appleby and now 0-14 overall; didn't run badly over 6f last time and is not fully exposed over 7f but others in this field have much stronger claims.

20/1

7th

6

(10)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Laertes

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Has some competitive form but not been firing of late and he's drawn wide; now 0-13.

8/1

11th

6

(11)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Laertes

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

12-race maiden; has bits of encouraging form and this is just his third run for Mick Appleby, but he's not proven over this far and looks opposable on balance; well beaten in his two runs with a visor for former yard and now tries cheekpieces.

9/1

33/1

Form: 070070

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden; made the frame a few times (6f-1m) for previous stable; form for current yard is far from compelling; others preferred.
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3rd

7

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Henery Hawk

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Hit the line strongly at Wolverhampton (5f; from 6lb lower) over three weeks ago; he's 7-39 on AW, but is yet to win on turf (0-20); handicap mark is still a fair one, particularly with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb, and this is the right type of race; don't discount.

13/2

1st

9

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner; two good runs here last month but he was never in the hunt back here 18 days ago; has the ability to feature but he will need luck in running from stall 1 given his racing style.

9/1

6th

1

(11)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Linda Perratt

Dual C&D winner who has ran well here behind Kento on his last two starts, most recently a close third 16 days ago; holds good claims but his hold-up style means that things need to fall right.

5/1

Form: 92526- CD

Last run: 432 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D scorer off this sort of mark; badly lacks recent match practice, having been absent for 14 months, but market support should be heeded; good chance if retaining ability.
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9th

11

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

C&D win was sole 7f success among eight others over 6f; however, he stayed on well and only just failed to get up over Newcastle's stiff 6f in April so a good run isn't impossible in first 7f run since March 2025.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Fircombe Hall

10st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Has been running well on the AW but that's more his thing, the scene of nine of his ten wins; could still have a part to play.

5/1

2nd

6

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fircombe Hall

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and he was unfortunate not to finish closer when sixth over this C&D on his penultimate start; beaten a neck at Newcastle (6f, AW) three days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

5/1

25/1

Form: 561080 C

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner on Tapeta, though easily his best strike-rate is at Wolverhampton; only 1-26 here and finished down the field over C&D when last seen; not the percentage call.
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9th

12

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple wins, mostly over 5f at Wolverhampton but he has won here (5f); losing run goes back to May 2023 and he has made no real inroads off modest marks for much of this year (hampered latest); up against it.

33/1

9th

12

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

33/1

3rd

8

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple course winner over 5f; also effective over 6f but has had several chances off basement marks since his latest victory in spring 2023; returns from 11-week break today.

10/1

10/1

Form: 346096

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden; has lacked consistency but ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Southwell (6f) two weeks ago and ties in with Blackcurrent on that effort; just not guaranteed to back up the form, however.
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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

Form: 870036 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this term but ran well over 7f here two starts ago and gives the impression this drop back in trip will prove ideal; sole win came at 6f (AW); headgear (worn last three starts) is removed; shortlisted.
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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

33/1

Form: 348690

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden; made the frame (over 5f) in first two handicap attempts; not in the same form since, always behind in 6f event most recently (stable debut); something to prove.
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23

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Holly Blackmore

8st 13lb

T: Adam Nicol

11th

10

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Musselburgh

Holly Blackmore

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Adam Nicol

Fair efforts in February/April in her first two handicaps but has struggled since.

33/1

Non-runners

Nickleby

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.40
Straight Forecast £34.60
Tricast £128.75
Trifecta £137.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Laertes

POSTDATA:

Mai Alward

The Guardian:

Show Compassion

Telegraph:

Blackcurrent

Daily Mirror:

Mutabaahy

RP RATINGS:

Laertes

D Express:

Laertes

The Times:

Mai Alward

Daily Mail:

Mai Alward

The Sun:

Show Compassion

The Star:

Show Compassion

Daily Record:

Blackcurrent