February 22 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £8640
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1251-1 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has looked a natural in two runs since switched to AW, winning over 6f at Lingfield in November and looking one to keep firmly onside with a stylish C&D win 12 days ago; 5lb higher in his hat-trick bid but he looks the type to take higher rank on AW.
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4th

2

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Cover Up

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Ran his best race for this yard when picking up well to win a 5f Class 2 handicap at Ascot (good; has won on soft) in decisive fashion eight weeks ago; looked every inch a Pattern-race performer there but this is a strong race of its type and he'll need another personal best.

10/1

1st

3

(14)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Ascot

Cover Up

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has won on soft and good to firm; pulled hard and just minor late progress in the Wokingham here (first-time tongue-tie, retained) in June but he hadn't been far behind Aramram at Newbury (also 6f, good to firm) previously and a stiff test at 5f could prove ideal; can be involved.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 21-221 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dropping back to 5f has been the making of him and he followed two good seconds with a narrow C&D win 18 days ago; different tactics were deployed on that occasion (missed the break) and the effort can be upgraded quite significantly as he circled the field and his penultimate furlong was impressive; this will demand more of him but a 4lb rise still leaves him attractively weighted.
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5

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Moon Flight

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark; came into that race in good form, however, whereas this time around he was a remote last of seven at Beverley; revival not impossible but others are more solid; stable also run Lion's House.

12/1

7th

6

(8)

16th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:15 Beverley

Moon Flight

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Linda Perratt

held up in rear

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 555-56 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
No problem with conditions and he's back down to his last winning mark; behind stablemate Moon Flight here last time though and vulnerable at this level.
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11

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Three course wins early in the year and he is now 3lb lower than for the latest of them; dropped down the weights on the back of some disappointing turf runs and he should be a more potent force back under these conditions.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -22236

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
His form dipped at Wolverhampton last week, weakening late on over 7f having typically raced freely; he ran creditably on a rare 5f run at Wolverhampton 12 days ago and today's stiffer test at the trip will suit; should go well again.
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16th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 7lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham (5f, good) on penultimate start and a wide draw offers an excuse at Chester since.

33/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 5lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good) but he has a double-figure stall to contend with and could prove vulnerable.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Intervention

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and has done all his winning over 6f/7f; inconsistent since last success; 0-12 over 5f and doesn't look the answer.

16/1

Form: 7325-4 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Admirable veteran who is fully effective under these conditons; likely to give his running but he looks vulnerable to up-and-coming rivals.
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11th

12

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Lord Riddiford

8st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has a stunning record at this meeting, winning four of his five attempts, including this race for the last three years (soft, good and good to soft); well held of late but he ran no worse last time out than he had in his prep race before the 2023 win and he's weighted to have a big chance despite being 3lb wrong; Hollie Doyle rode for his 2021 win; drying ground could be the sticking point, however.

5/1

6th

4

(5)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Riddiford

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

bumped start, midfield, switched right and some headway 2f out, weakened from 1f out

10/1

12th

10

(3)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Epsom

Lord Riddiford

8st 2lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: John & Sean Quinn

Unplaced in this race in 2021 and 2023 and short of his best when last seen on AW in February; his last three wins have come in the same 5f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and that race looks a better fit than today's.

20/1

6/1

Form: 536-93 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Over three years since his last win; retains plenty of ability, as when third in a 6f Listed event in November, and he wasn't beaten far at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (finished behind Intervention); dropping down the weights but others appeal more.
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8th

9

(5)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Exalted Angel

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Regressive 8yo who is yet to add to his Listed AW success in February 2021; did nothing wrong when second under Sam Feilden at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month but the forecast rain is unlikely to aid his cause here; younger rivals are preferred.

9/1

2nd

2

(10)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

19:30 Carlisle

Exalted Angel

9st 8lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Well treated on AW form and soft ground was a possible excuse returned to turf last time; has the ability to win this race but he's on a very long losing run.

15/2

2nd

2

(10)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

19:30 Carlisle

Exalted Angel

9st 8lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Well treated on AW form and soft ground was a possible excuse returned to turf last time; has the ability to win this race but he's on a very long losing run.

15/2

Form: 184-87 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
6f win off this mark here in November; mixed bag since and this trip looked too sharp when never in the hunt behind Cover Up 12 days ago; likely he'll need a pace meltdown to come out on top.
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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: 1813-3 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has shown good form in sprint handicaps since returned to AW, winning twice (3-6 in this sphere overall); respectable third at Lingfield when last seen and subsequently sold out of Charlie Fellowes' yard for 75,000gns; one to consider on stable debut.
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5th

3

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Clearpoint

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Completed a 5f AW hat-trick last backend and has continued in fine form this spring, runner-up in 5f Southwell handicap last time; must enter calculations back on turf.

15/2

2nd

8

(12)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Clearpoint

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Ended 2025 on the up and he improved again when second in the Listed Hever Stakes at Lingfield four weeks ago; a 3lb rise demands extra but this speedy sort shouldn't be discounted.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 1

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Clearpoint

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Better than ever in late 2025, winning two C&D handicaps before completing his hat-trick at Wolverhampton in November; ran as well as he ever has when second over C&D in December but that defeat off a BHA mark of 96 will need bettering to trouble the principals.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.40
Straight Forecast £5.01
Tricast £47.43
Trifecta £48.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cover Up

Telegraph:

Moon Flight

The Star:

Clearpoint

RP RATINGS:

Cover Up

TOPSPEED:

Cover Up

POSTDATA:

Cover Up

NEWMARKET:

Cover Up

The Times:

Cover Up

The Guardian:

Cover Up

Daily Mail:

Cover Up

D Express:

Cover Up

Daily Mirror:

Cover Up

The Sun:

Cover Up

Daily Record:

Cover Up