December 08 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-backed second favourite when third of eight on his debut over C&D four weeks ago, finishing a length behind Cast No Shadow; open to improvement with the outing under his belt.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Sports Coach

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Gained all three wins on Tapeta but kept on well for close second of 17 on turf at York (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and is respected off just 2lb higher here.

3/1

2nd

8

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Sports Coach

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Antony Brittain

Had slipped in the weights before returning to form when second of 12 at Newcastle last month, coming close to landing a gamble; still 4lb below his last winning mark and should be in the mix again.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 1m AW winner Hoi An Beach (RPR 65); dam 6f winner (72), out of 7f-1m2f winning half-sister to 7f Group 2 winner Arabian Gleam, 6f Listed winner Kimberella and to the dam of Love; stable wouldn't be a noted source of winning 2yo newcomers.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Ffos Las

El Bufalo

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Done his winning on the AW but is fine on turf; not best drawn when behind All Ways Glamorous at Ascot in the spring (now 2lb worse off) before not looking to see out 6f last time; needs a career-best off his current mark but this is less competitive.

6/1

9th

14

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

El Bufalo

9st 8lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Thomas Faulkner

Has done most of his racing on AW (4-20) but seems at least as effective on turf and he went close at Chepstow three weeks ago; all wins over 5f but he tends to finish strongly and should be just as good at 6f; may not be fully exposed and the booking of young Aussie star Zac Lloyd catches the eye.

12/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 015

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Beat a big field on his second start at Navan (5,7f, yielding) in October, but found it all too much in a Listed event at Doncaster (6f, heavy) later in month; makes his stable/AW debut and worthy of respect on his Navan performance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Photosynthesis

9st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Signed off last season with a head success off this mark on the Rowley Mile (6f, good); he appeared to be running into form before the new cheekpieces backfired at Doncaster; makes the shortlist.

9/1

6th

1

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Photosynthesis

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Ended last season with a win off just 1lb lower; has steadily found his form this term, creditable third over C&D most recently; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Photosynthesis

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Off the mark for this stable at Newmarket in September; lively in the betting for both starts this spring and he built on a midfield finish at Newbury when fourth of ten at Ascot (again 6f, good) four weeks ago; respected from the same mark.

4/1

Form: 642

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has improved in each of his three starts, going down by a short head over C&D four weeks ago; respected, though whether he can confirm the form with third-home Sports Coach remains to be seen.
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8th

5

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

13:05 Southwell (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Hugo Palmer

Gained both wins at Newcastle in 2024; failed to beat a rival there in last two starts during a light 2025 campaign; drops in class but doesn't look the percentage call.

16/1

8th

5

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

pressed leaders on near side of group, led narrowly halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

8th

5

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed little on his last three starts in 2024 but there was a bit more promise in his C&D third 17 days ago (finished ahead of Show Me Show Me and Darlo Pride); visor swapped for blinkers today; not ruled out.

8/1

16/1

Form: 44

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth in both starts on turf this autumn, though her first effort was much better than the second; half-sister to a few AW winners so not without a chance if bouncing back.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Ripon

Lettuce Leaf

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

Maiden who turned in her best efforts last year on soft ground; finished the season on a downswing and isn't obviously fancied from the outside stall.

33/1

8th

8

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Ripon

Lettuce Leaf

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

ducked right start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

33/1

10th

8

(10)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lettuce Leaf

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

soon prominent

14/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Well Done Fox (5f 2yo including Listed; RPR 107), Excellently Poised (5f 2yo; 83), High Security (5f; 77) and Ski Angel (5f; 58); dam 5f winner (including 2yo/Listed; 105), half-sister to two useful sprinters; claimer-ridden on debut, but has an attractive pedigree and stable can get one ready first time; watch market.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(8)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Exponential

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

midfield

6/1

2nd

2

(3)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:11 Nottingham

Exponential

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

raced in last but in touch with leaders, steady headway on far side of group from over 1f out, hung badly left 1f out, ran on final 110yds, nearest finish

10/1

12th

9

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Beverley

Exponential

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

reared start and slowly into stride, midfield

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
7-1 and ran green when fifth of ten on her debut over 6f here four weeks ago; improvement needed, but it is possible.
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5th

5

(4)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Mariners Way

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Hint of ability on 6f debut at Newcastle; well held at 5f there since; stamina in pedigree but sister Riversway did well in sprints for the yard and 1-1 over C&D; not ruled out despite the handicap option coming up.

8/1

7th

9

(7)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mariners Way

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

7-1 and ran green when fifth of ten on her debut over 6f here four weeks ago; improvement needed, but it is possible.

12/1

14/1

Form: 6

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
22-1 when sixth of eight on his debut here (6f) last month; may be one for handicaps in due course.
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8th

2

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Sir Garfield

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Bagged a pair of 6f handicaps at Catterick and Epsom in early summer; comes here on the back of a very good nose second of eight in 6f Epsom handicap a week ago; another bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark.

100/30

2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Sir Garfield

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Began this season with two wins, latterly when holding on by a short head to make all over C&D (good) in early July; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but returns here after a respectable eighth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago.

5/1

8th

2

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Sir Garfield

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Reappeared with a win at Catterick (6f, good) in April and then made all at Epsom (6f, good) this month; faded late on to finish sixth of seven at Hamilton since but he can be made to look well treated on the Epsom form (beat Amazing Journey) and his yard is no stranger to sprint handicap success at this meeting.

11/1

Form: 5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 9-1 and pulled hard when fifth of six on his Wolverhampton debut (5f, Tapeta) last month; should improve for that experience, but will need to.
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5

(5)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:09 Hamilton

Warrendale Wagyu

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Unexposed 3yo; looked good, albeit a touch wayward, when winning at Doncaster in June (5f, good to soft) and he was back at that level when second at Ayr 13 days ago, travelling strongly but still looking raw under pressure; up 2lb but looks the type to carry on improving with experience.

100/30

2nd

3

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:42 Ayr

Warrendale Wagyu

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

in touch with leaders up the centre

6/1

7th

12

(5)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:45 Doncaster

Warrendale Wagyu

9st 4lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John & Sean Quinn

slowly away

7/1

10th
7 (2)
Toy Boy

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Gumdrop (6f 2yo; RPR 85) and All Dunn (6f-1m including AW; 65); dam 6f winner (including 2yo; 91) out of Listed-placed 5f 2yo winning half-sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Classic Park; something to like on pedigree and stable can get them ready first time; market useful.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(8)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toy Boy

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

33-1 and failed to beat a rival in two Newcastle runs in December (5f and 6f); significant progress required to feature.

50/1

7th

3

(3)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Toy Boy

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

33-1 for his 5f debut here early in the month, when a remote last of ten; this is easier and he's entitled to improve but he'll need a big step forward.

33/1

10th

7

(2)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Toy Boy

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Half-brother to winners Gumdrop (6f 2yo; RPR 85) and All Dunn (6f-1m including AW; 65); dam 6f winner (including 2yo; 91) out of Listed-placed 5f 2yo winning half-sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Classic Park; something to like on pedigree and stable can get them ready first time; market useful.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.40
Straight Forecast £9.39
Trifecta £33.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sports Coach

RP RATINGS:

Cast No Shadow

Daily Mail:

Photosynthesis

NEWMARKET:

El Bufalo

The Star:

Mariners Way

The Times:

Sports Coach

Telegraph:

Sports Coach

The Guardian:

Sports Coach

The Sun:

Sports Coach

Daily Record:

Sports Coach

D Express:

Photosynthesis

TOPSPEED:

Cast No Shadow

POSTDATA:

Cast No Shadow

Daily Mirror:

Cast No Shadow