November 07 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 043821 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Second of 14 at Leicester (7f) in September then went one better at Redcar (7f) last month to get off the mark at the 16th attempt; clear with the runner-up last time and he's respected up 5lb.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(4)

19th Feb 2026

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ratafia

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Herrington

Pounced late to notch his second Yarmouth win (1m, Class 6, good to firm; from 6lb higher) last June; there hasn't been much to draw inspiration from lately, only eighth of 12 at Southwell (1m; 22-1) a month ago.

25/1

8th

3

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ratafia

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Turf winner at 1m last June but under the parapet thereafter and he never reached a challenging position at Newcastle last month (dual winner there); temptingly treated but risky.

16/1

1

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Ratafia

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Hard to predict and has finished down the field in last three runs but he defied this mark over C&D (good to firm) in June; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he can get back near best.

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 388336 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
His losing run goes back 16 races, but he was a fair third over C&D last month on his last two visits to Newcastle and has each-way claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(10)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clotherholme

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Losing run up to 26 and 0-11 on the AW, but he was placed in all three starts over C&D this time last year and is slightly lower in the weights now; could sneak into the frame.

11/1

8th

11

(10)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clotherholme

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Losing run up to 26 and 0-11 on the AW, but he was placed in all three starts over C&D this time last year and is slightly lower in the weights now; could sneak into the frame.

11/1

4th

11

(9)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Clotherholme

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

No win since June 2022 (that was over C&D) but runner-up on four occasions, including when beaten by a nose here (7.5f) in July; recent Catterick form ties in closely with Elettaria and perhaps the newly applied visor can assist; no back number.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 501434 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Course winner who scored in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in August and has continued to run well subsequently; can give another good account and could be in the mix.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(11)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Cheese The One

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

Campaigned mostly on AW; has failed to back up reappearance effort; not seen on turf for nearly two years; not sure what to expect.

16/1

8th

7

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cheese The One

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Losing run goes back to C&D win nearly two years ago but she missed most of 2024 and her May run here, after another break, was quite promising; however, she didn't do as well over C&D recently and looks risky.

16/1

9th

12

(1)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cheese The One

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

C&D winner who was returning from another absence when second of 11 behind Bizarre Law in a first-time hood back here last month; just 1lb higher and again holds each-way claims.

10/1

Form: 150036 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
8yo who is an infrequent winner nowadays but he landed a 7f classified at Catterick in August and ran well when third over this C&D in September; denied a clear run when midfield over C&D latest and might not be far away.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Rum Runner

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won just once since getting up late in a C&D classified stakes (good to soft) in August 2023; not disgraced but hasn't done enough to suggest that his turn is forthcoming in four starts this year.

33/1

7th

7

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Rum Runner

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Track regular who won over C&D just over one year ago; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine behind Dumfries over C&D (also good to firm) on his June return but two lesser runs have followed; needs to turn the ship around; 1lb out of the weights.

12/1

7

(1)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Rum Runner

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

10yo who won over C&D in 2023; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June but he failed to come on for that run when seventh of 11 over that same C&D 32 days ago.

33/1

11/2

Form: -30602

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-17 and inconsistent, but he was a good third over C&D in March and returned to form when second to a progressive winner at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; in the shake-up if again on a going day.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(3)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Van Zant

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won 7f Southwell classified in January and is also suited by this C&D but his recent efforts have been disappointing and his overall profile is not persuasive.

20/1

6th

8

(2)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Van Zant

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

7f win here in January but he's gone off the boil more recently; a full revival is required.

16/1

12th

12

(11)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Van Zant

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form early in the year but ran poorly behind two of these over C&D 11 days ago; is some way down the pecking order from another wide stall.

16/1

25/1

Form: -98609

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
3yo whose mark continues to fall but he's been unable to threaten in his first five handicaps and needs something extra now in cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(5)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Tiger Trap

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

15-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was only eighth of nine over C&D three weeks ago; blinkers are now tried but mark has bottomed out and he makes no appeal.

20/1

10th

10

(5)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Tiger Trap

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

15-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was only eighth of nine over C&D three weeks ago; blinkers are now tried but mark has bottomed out and he makes no appeal.

20/1

8

(7)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

Tiger Trap

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

Maiden (0-14); continues to fall in the weights but there were few positives seven weeks ago from his latest start (1m3f) on first attempt beyond 1m; best to look elsewhere for the solution.

25/1

Form: 130442

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Landed 6f hat-trick at Ayr this summer and ran well when 5l second to well-handicapped winner over this C&D three weeks ago; contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Donald Whillans

On a long losing run and she failed to beat a rival in 7f classified event here four days ago; blinkers go back on now with work to do.

25/1

4th

7

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Donald Whillans

On a long losing run and she failed to beat a rival in 7f classified event here four days ago; blinkers go back on now with work to do.

25/1

11th

10

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Won three times over 6f on turf in summer 2023 but has very mixed record since and was safely held in two C&D handicaps last month.

50/1

Form: 332745

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-12 but he's made the frame several times this year and kept on nicely when fifth over 6f here last Monday; the step back up to 7f is worth a go and he could be thereabouts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Malham Tarn Cove

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Just one win from 25 starts but that was over C&D and he ran well to finish fourth of 12 over C&D (good to soft) on his penultimate run; has been a bit up and down in five runs this season but his best form form puts him in the picture.

10/1

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Malham Tarn Cove

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Just one win from 25 starts but that was over C&D and he ran well to finish fourth of 12 over C&D (good to soft) on his penultimate run; has been a bit up and down in five runs this season but his best form form puts him in the picture.

10/1

9th

13

(7)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Malham Tarn Cove

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Steph Hollinshead

His sole win from 24 starts came over Bath's extended 5f last May; has the same mark today and some minor honours this term, but the switch from cheekpieces to today's visor needs to make him step back up a notch.

12/1

8/1

Form: 950264

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden whose form can be up and down but there have been some positive performances in recent months, finishing fourth over C&D last time; each-way case can be made.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(12)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Queen

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Bryan Smart

midfield

8/1

4th

7

(3)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Queen

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Bryan Smart

Maiden (0-15); went clear but couldn't sustain her effort when reeled in by Elettaria at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month; her subsequent Catterick run can be excused - stumbled badly early - so, on slightly better terms, she'd have a chance of reversing those earlier placings.

4/1

6th

2

(3)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Highland Queen

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

took keen hold, midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

5/2

33/1

Form: 0-0609 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Went close twice in a row in summer 2022 but he's struggled to get competitive since and others are preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(11)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lincoln Red

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Olly Williams

towards rear

33/1

9th

6

(5)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lincoln Red

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Olly Williams

His last win was on AW (7f) in December 2020; did have some close calls at Yarmouth last summer but he hasn't got competitive in three outings this year

33/1

Form: -43327

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Third in first-time cheekpieces at Ripon in June then went close in first-time blinkers later that month; well beaten (in blinkers) at Beverley in July when last seen and now 0-8, but the visor could produce a positive response in view of her previous showings in first-time headgear; AW debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(4)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Rockonmecca

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

11-race maiden who isn't progressing; met some trouble at Wolverhampton 18 days ago but others still look much more likely.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rockonmecca

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

Has made the frame several times on turf; pair of duck eggs, both over 7f at Newcastle, since switched to AW; not the percentage call.

33/1

12th

9

(4)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:14 Newcastle (AW)

Rockonmecca

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Largely in good form without winning in early summer but she resumed from four months off with a poor run over C&D 12 days ago; blinkers replace visor.

25/1

33/1

Form: 664678

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
3yo who has dropped to a basement mark but for a good reason and he was well beaten over C&D last Tuesday.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(7)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Crown Bridges

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

in touch with leaders

33/1

8th

12

(5)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Crown Bridges

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Has made the frame three times, but 0-10 and latest efforts not amongst his best; cheekpieces return but he makes little appeal.

20/1

7th

8

(1)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Crown Bridges

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

took keen hold, led, headed 2f out, soon weakened

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.50
Straight Forecast £51.33
Tricast £315.24
Trifecta £379.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ratafia

SPOTLIGHT:

Cheese The One

POSTDATA:

Van Zant

Daily Mail:

Rum Runner

The Guardian:

Malham Tarn Cove

D Express:

Highland Queen

Daily Record:

See My Baby Jive

Telegraph:

Ratafia

The Star:

Ratafia

The Times:

Cheese The One

Daily Mirror:

Van Zant

The Sun:

Rum Runner