October 20 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 049214 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Best effort to win at Beverley (5f, fast ground) on penultimate start but below that level over 6f on soft last time; return to this trip should suit and a player on AW debut (AW winners in pedigree).
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10th

6

(10)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Macarone

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Four wins (one on turf) include two at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) for Ivan Furtado; tried this headgear combination for the first time when fourth back there (5f) last month and subsequently joined this yard for 2,000gns; acts with ease in the ground and nothing wrong with this mark.

10/1

4th

5

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macarone

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Won two 6f handicaps here last autumn and he is now 4lb lower than for the latter win; more recent efforts leave him with a point to prove but the fitting of a tongue-tie could give him a lift and Silvestre De Sousa is a positive booking.

7/1

9th

1

(5)

6th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macarone

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

Raced freely, switched from cheekpieces to a first-time visor, and didn't see out 7f last time; a 2lb drop for that sees this dual C&D last autumn back on a workable mark; each-way claims.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 174084 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really built on early promise and below best back over this trip on AW debut last time; will have to fare better if she's to win this.
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9th

7

(8)

16th Dec 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:44 Newcastle (AW)

Vitarli

9st 5lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Craig Lidster

Has been handicapping since August and shown her best form over 5f on this track, just losing out in October and making all last month; not as convincing over 6f so far, however.

16/1

9th

1

(11)

7th Nov 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Vitarli

10st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Returned to form when going close on Tapeta debut over 5f here last month and went one better here (5f) last week when making all; unproven at 6f but she wasn't stopping the last twice and is respected under a 6lb penalty.

5/1

1st

6

(7)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Vitarli

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

made all

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6563

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Turned in best effort on AW/nursery debut last time when respectable third over this trip; reproduction of that form should ensure he gives another good account.
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7

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Elliott

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; no show in two runs since returning to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024); steps back up in trip and headgear removed; market watch advised.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

11/4

Form: 387351 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Improved form to beat a previous winner over this trip on AW debut at Chelmsford last week; penalty to carry (will be 1lb higher in future) but may do better on this surface.
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5th

14

(10)

19th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Zachary

8st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a couple of nurseries here (5f/6f) in the autumn of 2023, but 0-19 since the latest of those despite a sliding mark; look elsewhere.

14/1

5th

14

(10)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Zachary

8st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Charlie Johnston

towards rear

14/1

6th

8

(6)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zachary

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Won two Chelmsford nurseries last autumn; 0-16 in 2024 and opposable despite his lowly mark.

8/1

Form: 666513 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Had Elliott back in third when winning on AW debut penultimate start and matched that effort on turf at Catterick last time; player in open event with rider removing 5lb.
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6th

6

(5)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

11:25 Southwell (AW)

Lottings Lass

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Sprung a 33-1 surprise over C&D in September; not beaten far on her next three starts and when down the field here last time it was over 6f; better expected back at 5f.

9/2

11th

12

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

12:47 Southwell (AW)

Lottings Lass

9st 5lb

T: John Quinn

Won a 5f nursery here in September and has continued to run well, most recently a close fourth at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta); kept on well last time and this first crack at 6f is worth a go; on the shortlist.

4/1

4th

10

(11)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Newcastle (AW)

Lottings Lass

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

in touch with leaders against near rail

6/1

Form: 096

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on two turf runs when sixth on AW debut last time (stiff task at weights); may do better but will need to if she's to win on nursery debut; gets cheekpieces.
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8th

7

(6)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stoneacre Girl

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

14-race maiden who was tailed off in a 6f handicap here in September on yard debut; lots to prove.

33/1

13

(4)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stoneacre Girl

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Scott Dixon

The odd bit of promise for Jessica Macey, but moderate otherwise and well beaten on stable debut over C&D in April which took her record to 0-13; plenty to prove after five months off.

25/1

9th

13

(13)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stoneacre Girl

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders on outer, prominent over 4f out

33/1

20/1

Form: 440

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Respectable debut run but below form two starts since, including back over 5f at Beverley (soft) last time; may do better now handicapped but would want to see market support.
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3rd

8

(9)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won in this grade on turf in summer 2024 but is 0-26 on AW; made the frame twice off her basement handicap over C&D in the autumn and didn't run badly when seventh in this grade here last month but others look stronger.

20/1

8

(5)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Came up short in similar event at Newcastle on Tuesday, taking AW record to 0-26; gained sole turf success in 2024.

7th

8

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Yet to win on AW (0-25); far from convincing since finishing fourth to Bishop's Glory over 6f here (7-1) in November; last of seven over 6f here ten days ago; clear and obvious risks.

16/1

OUR TIP
8th
2 (5)
Mart

11/2

Form: 64566 BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who didn't improve for the fitting of a visor on AW debut (7f) when last seen in August; however, he's since changed yards, he has been gelded and is interesting back in trip (plenty of sprinters in pedigree).
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4th

1

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Mart

11st 2lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Multiple winner and there have been some good efforts in his losing run of 16, though not of late; others appeal more.

7/1

5th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dylan Cunha

Gained two of his seven wins over this C&D; below form lately but endured a wide trip when last in action and is now 3lb lower than when a close second over C&D in January.

8/1

7th

7

(12)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dylan Cunha

Two wins and several near-misses to his name over C&D; had plenty of chances off a sliding mark of late and will need the breaks if dropped in as anticipated from the outside stall.

16/1

Form: 65685

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Respectable run over C&D on second start but below that level since; gelded since latest start and interesting to see if there's any market support back over this trip.
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7th

10

(11)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Leicester

Mehigburn

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

0-13 but has been placed in similar contests over 6f at Yarmouth the last twice (good to firm/soft); each-way claims again.

11/2

3rd

9

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Mehigburn

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Regressed for his previous yard but did much better back from five months off over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago; his profile would suggest he's no certainty to build on that on different ground however.

7/2

2nd

10

(3)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Mehigburn

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

in rear

10/1

Form: 070684

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Far from disgraced on first run for yard when fourth to Lotting's Lass at Southwell last time; this stiffer track should be in his favour and no surprise should he fare better.
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12th

12

(6)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Exposed 19-race maiden; hopes pinned on a change of stable/headgear having a positive effect.

33/1

12th

12

(6)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Exposed 19-race maiden; hopes pinned on a change of stable/headgear having a positive effect.

33/1

7th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

18-race maiden who ran his best race when fourth of nine over C&D last month but was well held when seventh behind Fortunate Star and Stroxx here five days ago.

16/1

10/1

Form: 6405

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Best efforts so far have been on turf but no reason why she shouldn't be fully effective on this surface and Hollie Doyle again rides; however, she'll have to improve to win this.
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11th

1

(3)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jungle Jean

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Katie Scott

Best efforts so far have been on turf but no reason why she shouldn't be fully effective on this surface and Hollie Doyle again rides; however, she'll have to improve to win this.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

Jungle Jean

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders

11/1

10th

3

(2)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jungle Jean

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Katie Scott

Not without a bit of promise in first two starts, finishing sixth of nine on her debut over C&D last month and clear of the rest when fourth of eight at Carlisle (good to firm) 18 days ago; may be one for nurseries after this, though.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £80.80
Straight Forecast £94.78
Tricast £609.73
Trifecta £464.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Zachary

SPOTLIGHT:

Mart

The Guardian:

Elliott

D Express:

Lotting's Lass

Daily Mail:

Stoneacre Girl

The Sun:

Elliott

Daily Record:

Lotting's Lass

NEWMARKET:

Mart

The Times:

Mart

POSTDATA:

Zachary

Telegraph:

Zachary

Daily Mirror:

Zachary

The Star:

Zachary