October 20 / 17.00 Newcastle (AW)

17.00

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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 113563

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won on AW in January (1m2f/1m4f) in his first two handicaps, one on Southwell Tapeta; no advances since but he showed he stays 1m6f when close third at Chelmsford latest; considered in first-time headgear on first go at 2m.
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3

(7)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Haaland

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Made the most of a drop in class when regaining winning form at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) last month (third has won since); 4lb higher and back up in grade, but he still holds more compelling claims than a few.

5/2

1st

1

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

Haaland

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins for previous stable; 0-8 for current yard and his form has declined rather sharply; however, he may produce a resurgent display back at this level, being 2-2 in Class 6.

14/1

11th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:33 Lingfield (AW)

Haaland

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins (1m2f-2m) in 2023; lightly raced since and he's been well held back from another break in his two runs this winter; mark continues to fall but he needs a major revival back at this trip.

25/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 164325 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
The last three (1m4f/2m) of his four wins have been here on the AW, which he's not tried since March; placed in the first two of his three turf outings last month and not disgraced on latest; interesting back on AW.
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5

(7)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, held up in rear, pulled up quickly over 4f out, broke down

5/2

1st

2

(1)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

ducked left start, held up in last, smooth headway over 2f out, going easily but waiting for room against near rail over 1f out, soon switched left, pushed along and squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, readily

6/4

1st

2

(2)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time course winner, three of them over tonight's trip, latterly off 2lb lower last month; hit traffic in a messy affair at Wolverhampton latest and, while a bigger field would have been ideal (is usually dropped in and can pull), he's shortlisted.

5/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 861116 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins in a row this August/September on the AW tracks at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta), Chelmsford (1m5f) and Lingfield (2m); had just built up some momentum when running out of room back over 1m4f here on latest start, looking in good form still; major player.
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12th

5

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Artisan Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f but turf strike-rate is 1-19; not discredited on latest start (1m5f) but others are preferred.

16/1

4th

6

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Artisan Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort over 1m6f-2m2f but his turf strike-rate is just 1-18 and return to turf last time saw him well held.

25/1

10th

11

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Artisan Dancer

8st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort over 1m6f-2m2f, who's fit from AW, but his turf strike-rate is just 1-17 and that makes him look vulnerable.

20/1

Form: 445310 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Snapped a losing run when coming clear in the closing stages at Kempton (2m, AW) last month; trailed when 33-1 on soft ground 18 days later but he has won on Southwell Tapeta and a swift return to form is not ruled out.
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4

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Sophar Sogood

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Convincing winner at Catterick (2m, good) in August and following effort was respectable; ran no race last time at Chester but wouldn't be without hope if back on song.

20/1

11th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

15:50 Chester

Sophar Sogood

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Butler

Returned to turf with convincing win at Catterick (2m good) last month and has the plum inside draw here but had to settle for fifth off new mark a fortnight ago and may find younger rivals better handicapped again.

12/1

1

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Sophar Sogood

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Butler

Five-time AW winner whose success at Catterick (2m, good) three weeks ago was a first win on turf for nearly four years; might need a fraction more up 4lb but that was a pretty convincing success; Colin Keane's first ride for the yard; respected.

7/2

Form: 211153 CD

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Generally in fine form early this year, winning over hurdles at Catterick in February followed by three wins (one here) over 2m on Tapeta; creditable third of five on turf in May when last seen; the layoff asks a question but he has a competitive mark and his trainer did win this race in 2021 and 2022.
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5

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Kiss My Face

11st 10lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Hurdles record of 5-32 includes wins over 3m on good ground at Wetherby in October and Haydock latest start; holding his form well and is better than ever; may remain competitive.

12/1

4

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Kiss My Face

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Running well at present and he followed a Wetherby win (3m) in October with a solid third at Bangor (2m7f, also good), despite giving Joe Anderson a workout, 12 days later; has form on soft and is one to consider.

8/1

6

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Kiss My Face

11st 6lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Arguably posted career-best performance when winning at Warwick (3m, good) 12 days ago, but is 6lb higher in a stronger race and not always one to rely upon; others appeal more.

11/2

Form: 841251 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Serial slow starter; all three wins have been at this track (from five visits, also runner-up once) this year; latest was just one week ago in fine style over 1m4f and she looks well treated under a penalty; not proven beyond that and has never raced beyond 1m5f but can't be ruled out after such an impressive win.
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6th

2

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Got the better of Humble Spark over 1m4f here last month and she was a creditable third behind Yakhabar over that trip 18 days ago (not as well positioned as the winner); should give her running again.

4/1

6th

2

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Got the better of Humble Spark over 1m4f here last month and she was a creditable third behind Yakhabar over that trip 18 days ago (not as well positioned as the winner); should give her running again.

4/1

3rd

4

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

held up in rear, switched to near side over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, headway 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest finish

7/2

Form: -24646

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-8; beaten a neck over 1m4f at Pontefract (good) on seasonal/handicap debut but has not repeated the form; needs better again if she's to win this in her second AW handicap; tried 2m2f (after 1m6f) on latest start.
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12

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spritzin

9st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Well-related, limited maiden who goes in first-time headgear tonight; has finished behind Artisan Dancer the last twice and much hinges on how she reacts to the visor.

7/1

4th

9

(7)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Spritzin

9st 2lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Well beaten after racing too freely at Newcastle in October and now 0-9; on a good mark and still unexposed over this sort of trip but comes with more risk that some of these.

16/1

7th

4

(4)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spritzin

9st 7lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

led

8/1

OUR TIP

40/1

Form: 14-90P D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick on turf in the summer of last year; also won over hurdles this May but has not fired since and was pulled up on latest start; all ten wins have come on good ground or firmer but most of his six AW runs were off higher marks; either way, a big revival is needed.
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4

15th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Red Force One

11st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Well-beaten when back over hurdles last month but stayed on well from poor position to go close under Natasha Cookson at Kelso (2m5f, good) ten days ago and looks well worth a crack at 3m.

7/2

10

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Red Force One

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won small-field Flat marathon off much reduced mark last month but has not run over hurdles since summer 2023 and his current ability in this sphere is hard to gauge; best suited by good or faster ground.

25/1

Form: -97334 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has not hit her top form this season (her two thirds came in five-runner races) and the last of her four AW runs was in January 2022; stays very well and creeping back down the weights but others are more persuasive.
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9th

10

(6)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yasmin From York

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

raced in second, lost second and raced in third with one circuit to go

12/1

4th

3

(6)

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Yasmin From York

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Whitaker

prominent, dropped to midfield after 1f

9/2

3rd

4

(1)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:20 Pontefract

Yasmin From York

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Simon Whitaker

14 months off before this season and below form; however, she rallied when third of five to Manxman at Carlisle eight days ago and makes appeal on what she showed last May/June on good or firmer, including in a run at this track.

9/1

Non-runners

Easter Island

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.30
Straight Forecast £56.14
Tricast £131.83
Trifecta £184.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Artisan Dancer

Telegraph:

Spirit Of Ash

Daily Mirror:

Bobby Shaftoe

NEWMARKET:

Haaland

RP RATINGS:

Artisan Dancer

POSTDATA:

Artisan Dancer

The Times:

Artisan Dancer

The Guardian:

Artisan Dancer

Daily Mail:

Artisan Dancer

D Express:

Artisan Dancer

The Sun:

Artisan Dancer

Daily Record:

Spirit Of Ash

The Star:

Bobby Shaftoe