November 14 / 14.50 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £8208
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 200-18 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Returned from the thick end of a year on the sidelines with an impressive display at Thirsk in September, capitalising on some help from the handicapper; no excuses when eighth at York last month but this represents a less-demanding assignment and he won his novice over C&D, albeit back in April 2019; high on the list.
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8th

6

(14)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pendleton

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

BHA-rated 100 at one stage; off for a year before returning to action with an impressive success at Thirsk in September (stable debut); a shade disappointing at York next time but he bounced back with a bang with a cosy success here in November (2-2 on AW, both over C&D); this is a better race but a 3lb rise isn't excessive and a promising apprentice's claim is handy; not discounted.

12/1

1st

1

(8)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Pendleton

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Returned from the thick end of a year on the sidelines with an impressive display at Thirsk in September, capitalising on some help from the handicapper; no excuses when eighth at York last month but this represents a less-demanding assignment and he won his novice over C&D, albeit back in April 2019; high on the list.

5/1

8th

17

(11)

14th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Pendleton

9st 0lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Julie Camacho

raced far side, towards rear

9/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 308314 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
The winner of two Class 4 handicaps over this trip in 2023, more recently at Redcar in September; close fourth over C&D 11 days ago but not sure to be reversing placings with either Jump The Gun or Another Investment.
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8th

8

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

No win since May 2025 (Thirsk) but is rated 14lb lower as a result; had every chance when fourth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; beaten over 6l) 17 days ago; more required here with Paul Mulrennan back aboard.

10/1

4th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Bryan Smart

Sole start here saw him finish eighth in the 2023 edition of this; picked up a Thirsk handicap last May but no wins since and his last two efforts have been modest, albeit he fluffed the start last time; career-low mark.

11/1

10th

3

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Secret Guest

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Lacks consistency now and has become hard to win with; down to a career-low mark but his record here is far from exciting and he's some way down the pecking order.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 844003 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Solid effort when third of 13 behind Jump The Gun over C&D 11 days ago, surging to the front 1f out but tying up close home; that effort can be marked up given he challenged up the middle of the track and he could emerge best of the four runners who reoppose today.
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5th

9

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Another Investment

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Rattled the crossbar on three occasions this summer, missing out by a nose at Carlisle (6f, good; 5-2 favourite) in early July; failed to fire (only sixth) back there three weeks ago and he's probably missed his opportunity for now.

14/1

6th

4

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Another Investment

9st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Runner-up three consecutive times since returning from short break in June, losing out only by a nose over C&D (good) on second occasion; creeping up the weights but ought to be right in the thick of things again.

7/2

2nd

1

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner; runner-up on last two starts, beaten a nose at Carlisle (6f, good; 5-2 favourite) four weeks ago; that form looks solid, with the winner running well in a Class 4 at York subsequently; 1lb higher, but does have Alex Jary's 3lb claim to assist; key player.

4/1

Form: 114 D BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly who created a positive impression in winning 6f novice events on her first two starts (good and good to firm); not really bred to sprint but the step up to 7f didn't help on her handicap debut in September, tanking through the race but her finishing effort lacked punch; surely capable of winning races off this mark and returning to 6f in what should be a well-run affair can see her feature prominently.
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4th

8

(6)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Primeval

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Well-bred filly who created a positive impression in winning 6f novice events on her first two starts (good and good to firm); not really bred to sprint but the step up to 7f didn't help on her handicap debut in September, tanking through the race but her finishing effort lacked punch; surely capable of winning races off this mark and returning to 6f in what should be a well-run affair can see her feature prominently.

11/4

4th

6

(3)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Primeval

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Looked a smart prospect at Doncaster on debut and although she didn't win as comfortably as her odds-on supporters might have wished for at Windsor last month, she will have learned plenty from that messy race; 7f looks sure to suit and an opening mark of 80 could greatly underestimate her.

Evs

6/1

Form: 321 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Promise in two turf runs (good to firm and good) before running away with a C&D novice 46 days ago; into a competitive race for his handicap debut but the best could still be to come.
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12th

10

(7)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

midfield in centre of group

10/1

12th

10

(7)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

midfield in centre of group

10/1

8th

4

(5)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 7lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

slightly awkward start, pushed along soon after start, always behind

8/1

5/1

Form: -11813 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins early in the year, one over C&D; made a winning turf debut at Doncaster in July and she ran well for third in a strong fillies' handicap at Pontefract in September (6f, good to soft); still open to improvement after just six runs and her rivals would be wise not to allow her too much rope up front.
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6th

5

(2)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Hello Queen

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Two AW wins early in the year, one over C&D; made a winning turf debut at Doncaster in July and she ran well for third in a strong fillies' handicap at Pontefract in September (6f, good to soft); still open to improvement after just six runs and her rivals would be wise not to allow her too much rope up front.

5/1

3rd

5

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Pontefract

Hello Queen

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Made it three wins from five starts when making all on her handicap and turf debut at Doncaster (6f, soft) in July last time out; this well-bred 3yo could still have more to offer and she's a strong contender up 4lb.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

Hello Queen

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Kevin Ryan

Only raced on Tapeta so far, winning 6f novices at Wolverhampton in January and Newcastle in March; out of her depth in a valuable conditions event at the latter track the following month and now makes her handicap/turf debut after 111 days off; market may be helpful.

7/2

Form: 986006 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Course winner; two turf wins in the first half of the year, the second of them coming off 5lb higher; finished behind three of today's rivals over C&D 11 days ago (not well positioned) and vulnerable for win purposes once more.
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8th

13

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner; runner-up on this card 12 months ago; having a solid campaign but surprising if he was up to winning.

33/1

9th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

It Just Takes Time

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

8yo who was knocking on the door prior to making all in fine style at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; had just three rivals to beat last time and he's 4lb higher in a tougher race today, but is clearly in good heart and is a two-time winner at Thirsk; could go well.

11/1

1st

2

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Back in form with three placed efforts this summer; the latest one took his C&D record to 1113; this front-running 8yo remains just 1lb above last winning mark; solid chance.

5/2

Form: 092091 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Came from well back to spring a 66-1 surprise over C&D 11 days ago, having three of today's rivals behind him; that looked a useful contest and a 3lb rise isn't excessive; whether this will pan out so favourably remains to be seen.
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5th

8

(2)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Jump The Gun

9st 6lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten about 2l when sixth of 16 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month but he's been below his best in two starts since (6f/7f); without a win since November 2023 and now steps back up to 1m for the first time in over three years; best watched.

12/1

9

(1)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Versatile trip-wise and was runner-up over 6f here (good) in April but he's not matched that form since and is now 0-21 since his last win in November 2023; stablemate of No Nay Nevermind.

14/1

4

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Not easy to win with these days (last turf win was in August 2022); good C&D second in April; hasn't fared quite as well since, although fair run when 2.25l sixth of 16 over C&D three weeks ago.

9/1

Form: 650307 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; back to the mark off which he was successful in a 7f handicap at Goodwood in June; patchy record since though and more severe headgear is now reached for.
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7th

9

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Best with positive tactics, as when leading until well inside final 1f at Goodwood in May; only tenth at Epsom on Oaks day but that was a warm race and he's had a break since; goes well on soft ground; possibilities.

14/1

10th

8

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Mister Bluebird

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Heather Main

8yo who has been as good as ever this spring, short-headed at Musselburgh (7f, good) then second of 14 to Crimson Spirit at Goodwood (7f, good); last season's two wins came on soft ground; effective here; respected.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.40
Straight Forecast £32.96
Tricast £119.16
Trifecta £164.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Solray

The Times:

Pendleton

SPOTLIGHT:

Primeval

POSTDATA:

Another Investment

Daily Mail:

Jump The Gun

RP RATINGS:

Primeval

Telegraph:

Solray

Daily Mirror:

Solray

The Star:

Solray

Daily Record:

Solray

The Guardian:

Pendleton

D Express:

Pendleton