March 12 / 19.15 Newcastle (AW)

19.15

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  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 222443 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ultra-consistent since coming over from Ireland but hasn't won and has been expensive to follow; it's hard to see him not getting involved though.
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5th

4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Mumayaz

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won comfortably after travelling strongly at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month but he's not hit the same level in two subsequent runs; ran respectably back at Leicester last time but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 5341-7 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
First effort for this yard here a month ago, when among the favourites, can be written off, as he was always on the back foot after getting squeezed early; remains on a winning mark and won't mind the step up from 5f.
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3rd

7

(3)

26th Sep 2024

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Crypto Quest

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 4056-6 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Couple of absences in recent times and has regressed, finishing well held behind two of these over C&D last time; only holds outside claims.
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5th

9

(2)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:40 Wetherby

Redzone

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

On the downgrade now but made the frame in two 6f AW handicaps at Newcastle last month and has placed form on soft; considered each-way.

5/1

5th

9

(2)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:40 Wetherby

Redzone

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

On the downgrade now but made the frame in two 6f AW handicaps at Newcastle last month and has placed form on soft; considered each-way.

5/1

4th

5

(6)

22nd Mar 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Redzone

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Consistency hasn't always been his strong suit and hasn't won for nearly two years but down in the weights and ran respectably in refitted cheekpieces over C&D last time; wouldn't be certain to back that up.

13/2

Form: 5-4212 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Regressive and generally expensive to follow but he's found his level again, seeing off two subsequent winners (including Beneficiary) over C&D before a solid effort here latest in a race than didn't pan out his way; shortlisted back into a bigger field.
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5th

7

(7)

4th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Not far behind Spartan Fighter here last month and now 11lb better off; not so good at Southwell last time when the cheekpieces were left off; headgear back on today.

6/1

9th

8

(8)

22nd Jan 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

Often slowly away, as when winning over C&D last February; three 6f runs since October have all been creditable and the step back up in trip could give him a lift.

8/1

2

(10)

18th Nov 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Three AW wins, the most recent over 7f at Southwell in February; respectable fourth, running on, over C&D last time when back from layoff; in the mix.

8/1

6/1

Form: 182315 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner in January who's high in the weights following another victory at Chelmsford recently; pulled hard at that same course on Saturday night and will want to settle much better back up from 5f.
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6th

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Can lead; has won at both sprint trips on this course; two good runs in classified events during February but below best at Wolverhampton last month and was beaten nearly out of sight back over 5f on turf last time; first-time visor replaces blinkers; others higher up the list.

9/1

12th

8

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Beneficiary

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Three times a runner-up on AW this year; unplaced in five turf runs and he comes here with a point to prove.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well.

5/1

Form: 57-425 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who's on a losing run of 34 having finished behind Warminster here on latest; a strong pace back into a bigger field should help, assuming he gets away this time, but he's hard to trust now.
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9th

16

(14)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Asadjumeirah

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three wins on AW last year but his last turf success was in April 2022 and he returned to this sphere with a well-held sixth at Thirsk (6f, good; 12-1) last month; others are more appealing.

16/1

6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

7th
12 (12)
Yazaman

16/1

Form: 453-54

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Winless since his 2yo debut and has slid a long way down the weights since then; has found his level again and will be happier dropped from 7f but is some way down the pecking order.
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9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

7th

8

(11)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Yazaman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since but he finished close up three and four starts back (his last two runs at 5f) before two lesser shows over 6f; beaten a head off this mark over C&D (good) in August, so a case can be made.

10/1

Form: -11573 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Handicapper had his say for two easy wins in January, including over C&D, but he's remained competitive; looked to have no excuses here last time, though, when allowed his own way in a small field (just behind Flash The Dash).
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10th

2

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has risen to new heights this year, winning six times, the most recent three over 7f on turf (good and soft), but his charmed run ended at Musselburgh last week; runs off the same mark today and has ground to make up on Abduction; may need weight off his back now.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.

4/1

1st

7

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resurgent 7yo who completed a 7f Carlisle double on Monday and has now won five times this year; has 4lb penalty to carry but he won't mind if the ground eases; commands respect in current mood.

11/2

9th
3 (8)
Russco

16/1

Form: 77944- D

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Winless since his 3yo days and continued the regression for his current yard last season; ran well first time out in 2022 but it's hard to know what he's capable of now and another furlong would have been ideal.
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6th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:25 Catterick

Russco

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Made the frame over C&D at start of this month and again ran well on heavy ground when third behind Highfield Viking at Thirsk (7f, heavy) six days later; remains without a win since 2021, though, and drying ground will severely dent his appeal today.

7/1

6th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:25 Catterick

Russco

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Made the frame over C&D at start of this month and again ran well on heavy ground when third behind Highfield Viking at Thirsk (7f, heavy) six days later; remains without a win since 2021, though, and drying ground will severely dent his appeal today.

7/1

3rd

10

(7)

9th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Thirsk

Russco

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Won five on the trot over 6f/7f in 2021 (on good to soft/soft/heavy and AW) but hasn't won since; good fourth after losing both front shoes at Catterick last week (7f, heavy); chance.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 50669- CD

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner as a 2yo (including fresh) who badly lost his way last season, coming 20lb down the weights after getting hammered for a January victory; this is easier than he's used to, though, and market confidence would see him enter calculations.
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10th

10

(3)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:23 Doncaster

Pocket The Packet

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Yet to score for his current yard and well below par in 6f handicaps at Newcastle and Thirsk this spring; others appeal more.

20/1

10th

10

(3)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:23 Doncaster

Pocket The Packet

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Yet to score for his current yard and well below par in 6f handicaps at Newcastle and Thirsk this spring; others appeal more.

20/1

8th

5

(10)

9th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Pocket The Packet

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Generally struggled for this yard last year but he's become more realistically treated again now; last month's Newcastle reappearance should have blown away any cobwebs but he has done his winning on AW and has something to prove on slow turf.

20/1

Non-runners

Warminster, Kaidu

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Payout
Exacta £46.80
Straight Forecast £47.21
Tricast £305.96
Trifecta £481.50

Selections

Daily Mail:

Flash The Dash

Telegraph:

Pocket The Packet

The Times:

Warminster

POSTDATA:

The Gay Blade

The Guardian:

Mumayaz

SPOTLIGHT:

Crypto Quest

D Express:

Russco

Daily Mirror:

Asadjumeirah

RP RATINGS:

Redzone

The Sun:

Flash The Dash

The Star:

Flash The Dash

Daily Record:

Flash The Dash