March 13 / 17.45 Newcastle (AW)

17.45

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7-8425 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made a handicap blot work hard at Lingfield last month (visored first time) and although he fluffed his lines as favourite at Kempton 11 days ago, he still looks on a good mark; this more testing track can help and he's high on the list in new headgear.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(2)

13th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Superb Force

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

Made a handicap blot work hard at Lingfield last month (visored first time) and although he fluffed his lines as favourite at Kempton 11 days ago, he still looks on a good mark; this more testing track can help and he's high on the list in new headgear.

2/1

5th

10

(6)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Superb Force

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Improved for the step up to 1m on handicap debut when the only one to offer any resistance to a gambled-on winner at Lingfield recently (first-time visor, retained), pair well clear; might have done well to get away with a 3lb rise; good claims.

9/4

2nd

1

(7)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:17 Lingfield (AW)

Superb Force

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, took keen hold and dropped to rear after 2f

100/30

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 745-12

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
An improved model this year since gelded and fitted with a hood, winning at Kempton on his return in January and finishing second here behind a well-backed winner three weeks ago (both 7f); ideally he'd settle better now tackling 1m for the first time but there's still some mileage in his mark.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(14)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Havanarama

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

in rear

10/1

9

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Havanarama

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent early, in touch with leaders after 1f, weakened over 2f out

11/2

6th

8

(2)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havanarama

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hugo Palmer

Steady progression in handicaps this year but he's had plenty of racing now and the handicapper knows where he is; no obvious reason he won't go well again for his in-form yard but is vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 760-

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in his three 2yo runs (7f) but there was distinct promise in a good race at Haydock on debut and he looks a likely improver this year now upped in distance and handicapping; gelded since last time; betting should be instructive.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:50 Punchestown

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; three maiden hurdle runs for new trainer suggest he is best watched.

22/1

5th

16

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; mid-field on hurdling debut at Naas; posed no threat when falling three out at Downpatrick last Sunday.

50/1

2

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:07 Downpatrick

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; 80-1 for Naas hurdling/stable debut when 29l behind; others more likely.

33/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 554-94

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
He has run to a similar level in three starts for his new yard, most recently finishing fourth behind a well-backed stablemate over 7f (Havanarama second); returning to 1m needs to have a positive effect.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Needed a couple of runs before hitting top gear this season but his close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month was a good effort and he's still on a workable mark after recent 2lb nudge.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Jennie Candlish

Took this 12 months ago; not seen after June in 2025 but hinted at a revival on his second run back when seventh of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap 15 days ago; he's one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark here.

9/1

7th

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Mariner

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Winner over 1m at Doncaster (good to firm) and 1m2f at Ripon (good) last spring; minor late headway on his recent AW reappearance and he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Ripon.

14/1

Form: 574-

Last run: 179 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Clear signs of ability on his debut at Musselburgh last summer (7f, good); failed to build on it twice afterwards but he can do better now handicapping; eligible for weaker races than this, though.
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8th

11

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:58 Redcar

Infinite Honour

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Susan Corbett

Won by 4l when upped to 1m4f at Catterick (good to soft) in June but he shot up the weights after that and was only forth of seven in a Class 5 at Chester last time; this drop back in trip should be fine but he needs to kick on again to defy this mark.

8/1

4th

8

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

14:45 Chester

Infinite Honour

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Susan Corbett

First run over 1m4f and on a sharp left-handed track when comfortably coming clear at Catterick (good to soft) latest, which followed two seconds; strong in the market last time and an 8lb rise is hard to moan about.

4/1

1st

3

(2)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Infinite Honour

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Susan Corbett

Eyecatching third at Wetherby in April (1m, soft) in a Class 6 handicap that has worked out ridiculously well; only second in two runs since (1m, good to firm and 1m1f, soft), not looking entirely straightforward, but he has more than enough ability to win races off this mark; stamina not assured but the new trip is worth a look; contender.

9/4

12/1

Form: 404-44

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He has finished fourth in two small-field handicaps this year, not looking ahead of his mark; still time to do better but others are more appealing.
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3rd

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Khamsin

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Eight-race maiden who showed a return to form when second of ten at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; that's modest form, though, and something to prove back on turf after a two-month break; blinkers worn the last twice removed.

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Khamsin

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

soon led, raced in second after 1f, soon chased clear leader, headway over 2f out, soon switched right and against near rail, edged left from over 1f out, stayed on

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Khamsin

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

soon led, raced in second after 1f, soon chased clear leader, headway over 2f out, soon switched right and against near rail, edged left from over 1f out, stayed on

6/1

Form: 4425-7

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has shown enough to think a race could go her way but her latest Kempton effort wasn't her best; others make more appeal.
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8th

6

(4)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Squeaker

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

13-race maiden who has been well short of her best the last twice; has C&D form and she's down in the weights but others look safer.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Squeaker

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

12-race maiden; started off for Clare Hobson with two respectable 1m2f runs this summer but suffered a heavy defeat over 1m4f six weeks ago and is not the percentage call on this drop back to 7f.

25/1

10th

12

(9)

11th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Squeaker

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

prominent

12/1

Form: P7-222 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
She has finished second on her last three starts, beaten a neck as favourite at Wolverhampton last month; may find handicaps more suitable but improvement is required.
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3

(9)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Mon Etoile

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Placed plenty of times but has only won the once in 19 starts; reasonable fourth on her comeback run and forced wide throughout when well beaten at Beverley (again over 1m4f); wouldn't be the percentage play.

10/1

3

(9)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Mon Etoile

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Placed plenty of times but has only won the once in 19 starts; reasonable fourth on her comeback run and forced wide throughout when well beaten at Beverley (again over 1m4f); wouldn't be the percentage play.

10/1

10th

2

(11)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:50 Beverley

Mon Etoile

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Only win was over this trip at Newcastle in September last year but has been placed on nine occasions; fair fourth at Catterick back on turf last month; each-way chance.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.70
Straight Forecast £21.09
Tricast £39.38
Trifecta £75.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Superb Force

Telegraph:

Mon Etoile

NEWMARKET:

Papagei

Daily Mirror:

Havanarama

RP RATINGS:

Superb Force

TOPSPEED:

Superb Force

POSTDATA:

Superb Force

The Times:

Superb Force

The Guardian:

Superb Force

The Star:

Mon Etoile

Daily Record:

Mon Etoile

Daily Mail:

Papagei

D Express:

Papagei

The Sun:

Havanarama