March 29 / 14.25 Newcastle (AW)

14.25

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BetMGM All-Weather 3 Year Old Championships Handicap

  • Prize money: £77310
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM All-Weather 3 Year Old Championships Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 23-151 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Looked promising at Kempton in January and just had a bad day when flopping at Lingfield on his handicap debut two weeks later; strong in the final 110 yards when readily seeing off Media Shooter and eight others at Kempton 40 days ago; up 5lb but this stiff track should suit and he's not finished winning just yet.
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10th

6

(10)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:34 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Demon

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won three 6f events in the early part of 2024, notably the 3yo handicap over C&D on Good Friday; two heavy defeat since need forgiving but it was a strong race on turf on the first occasion and he'd been off for seven month's prior to his recent return (easy to back and looked to need it); still has time to do better but he will need a quick transformation to take this.

9/1

10th

6

(10)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:34 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Demon

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won three 6f events in the early part of 2024, notably the 3yo handicap over C&D on Good Friday; two heavy defeat since need forgiving but it was a strong race on turf on the first occasion and he'd been off for seven month's prior to his recent return (easy to back and looked to need it); still has time to do better but he will need a quick transformation to take this.

9/1

10th

4

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Fire Demon

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Big improvement with his wins over C&D and at Newcastle (6f) in February/March; no joy in hat-trick bid at York (7f) in May but he still has potential after only eight starts and is 3-5 on AW; needs a close look back in trip on his return.

100/30

25/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 5-4561 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Fairly bolted up over 7f here two weeks ago but that wasn't a comparable race to this; 8lb rise should be enough to scupper a follow up.
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4th

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cross The Tracks

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Richard Spencer

Has a good record at this track, winning over 7f and 6f in the spring; ran well in a stronger C&D handicap in June when not ideally drawn; not so good on turf last time but much better expected back at Newcastle.

12/1

7th

5

(11)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:00 Yarmouth

Cross The Tracks

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, towards rear but in touch with leaders

8/1

4th

14

(2)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cross The Tracks

8st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Spencer

Hasn't looked back since switched to this venue, winning over 7f in March before two fine runs over this trip, winning as he pleased on the latter occasion seven weeks ago; up 6lb against stronger opposition but he's high on the list all the same.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 81-132 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Rattled home to win a good C&D handicap on New Year's Day (Sommelier second, Bazball third) and although he's been beaten twice since, he was poorly placed on the first occasion and then looking a shade unfortunate at Lingfield four weeks ago; 2lb higher than for last time but he's tough and genuine and the return to this stiff 6f should suit; solid contender.
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3rd

6

(9)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

Only won one of his last 25 starts and regressed last year; now 11lb lower than when beaten a nose over C&D last spring but there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

1

(8)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Struggled on his last four starts but he has dropped 9lb as a result; fully effective around here and he's likely to bounce back soon; 7f perhaps his optimum trip though.

16/1

11

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Blue Prince

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Evans

Defied a higher mark at Glorious Goodwood last season and placed a few times on AW this year (up to April); not in top form since returning from a break and needs to stage a revival.

25/1

7/1

Form: 5-3121 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Building a solid record on AW, winning twice at Kempton either side of chasing home Fire Demon 40 days ago; up in the weights and this race may prove too demanding.
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5th

5

(2)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Media Shooter

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Three-time AW winner, two of them over C&D, and he's tumbling down the weights; one to keep an eye on in the betting but he's struggled to get competitive since December; major turnaround needed in a switch of headgear.

8/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Media Shooter

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Triple AW winner but his last success was 19 months ago and he's struggled in four runs for current yard; mark is tumbling but he needs a big turnaround back up in trip; cheekpieces return.

8/1

9th

6

(9)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Media Shooter

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Three-time AW winner who was also successful on turf at Musselburgh (7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in August 2024, but he's struggled in three starts since joining this stable; dropped another 3lb.

22/1

20/1

Form: -12285 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Creditable efforts in useful sprint handicaps since his novice win in January; not sure he's well enough treated for this though.
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4th

8

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that's a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Sole AW win was a 6f novice two years ago; in better form in December than he is now but Stevie Donohoe is 1-1 on him (on turf last summer) so there might be a turnaround.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 612-41 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
The addition of a tongue tie has made a dramatic difference, springing a 66-1 surprise at Dundalk in December (5f) and showing that to be no fluke with three good runs since; latest defeat of an older rival with a rating of 101 reads well and, even if that isn't the most reliable piece of form, he's an improving sprinter who could still have more in the tank.
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7th

3

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:47 Dundalk (AW)

Tarsus

9st 10lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John M Harney

Good form here last winter for Andy Slattery, winning twice including conditions race over 6f; well held when facing stiff task in Navan Listed final start in April; struggled over C&D on yard debut in race won by Exquisite Acclaim.

20/1

7th

3

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:47 Dundalk (AW)

Tarsus

9st 10lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John M Harney

Good form here last winter for Andy Slattery, winning twice including conditions race over 6f; well held when facing stiff task in Navan Listed final start in April; struggled over C&D on yard debut in race won by Exquisite Acclaim.

20/1

8th

5

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tarsus

9st 3lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John M Harney

took keen hold, prominent, went second 4f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

7/1

Form: 41-3 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Ran well despite being sent off at 40-1 on her debut in November (C&D); easily won a fillies' novice at Wolverhampton three weeks later and she improved again when third of 12 against males in a Chantilly Listed event three weeks ago (6.5f, AW), not ideally positioned when the pace lifted in the straight (first two home prominent throughout); opening mark not an obvious gift but she's still capable of better.
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7th

2

(1)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Ball

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Ran well despite being sent off at 40-1 on her debut in November (C&D); easily won a fillies' novice at Wolverhampton three weeks later and she improved again when third of 12 against males in a Chantilly Listed event three weeks ago (6.5f, AW), not ideally positioned when the pace lifted in the straight (first two home prominent throughout); opening mark not an obvious gift but she's still capable of better.

7/1

4

(5)

23rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Ball

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Close fourth in 6f AW maiden at Newcastle three weeks ago, one place behind Rosa Applause who is declared in the first division of this race; leading form contender.

7/2

4th

4

(12)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Ball

9st 2lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

26,000gns foal, £100,000 yearling; first foal of a 5f winner (RPR 83), herself a half-sister to the smart Morache Music; stable can ready a newcomer and she's bred to be sharp; betting to guide.

16/1

Form: 50-043

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
5f turf winner in Ireland as a 2yo for Jessica Harrington; improved with each of his three starts for Mick Appleby, most recently a close third at Lingfield four weeks ago; he has finished behind Blue Prince on all three runs this year though and clearly needs more to win.
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9th

7

(4)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Early promise for this yard but he's been struggling for form this winter; tackles 7f for the first time; stable may have stronger claims with Straight A.

20/1

8th

7

(9)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, held up in rear

20/1

7

(7)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Rated considerably higher this time 12 months ago but he's down in the weights as a result of some modest runs since March; returning to 6f not enough to tempt this time.

14/1

4/1

Form: 411-2 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Looked good in 6f maiden/novice events at Chelmsford and Kempton in November; improved effort when second of ten in a C&D handicap on New Year's Day, travelling strongly but picked off close home by the fast-finishing Blue Prince; 4lb better off with that rival this afternoon and retains potential.
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1st

2

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Sommelier

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner is 0-5 on turf for current trainer this year, not beaten too far on penultimate; handicapper giving him every chance and new headgear combination tried.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Sommelier

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; dangerously well-handicapped on best form for Marco Botti; signs of revival last two starts; ran better than the bare result on latest when drawn on the wrong side at Naas; eased another 3lb and the drop back to 5f is a plus; go well.

12/1

8th

2

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Sommelier

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Both wins on AW; turf form includes a listed second at York (5f, good) when 1.5l behind Big Evs; both starts for current yard on soft ground; showed a bit more last time and the return to better ground here is a big plus; drops in grade and handicapper giving him a chance; interesting.

12/1

10th
10 (6)
Bazball

16/1

Form: 6242-3

Last run: 88 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three wins as a 2yo and she ran as well as she ever has when third of ten behind Blue Prince and Sommelier over C&D on New Year's Day; more required to take this.
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2

(10)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:18 Catterick

Bazball

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Runner-up at Newcastle (6f, AW) before going one better to end a lengthy losing run over that same C&D 12 days ago; has won on turf, so the switch to grass is no issue and she's still on a nice mark on her old form following a 4lb rise.

7/2

1st

7

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Placed efforts on her last two starts, latterly behind Asadjumeirah over C&D; may have to make do with more minor money.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

It's now 18 runs since her last success but retried in headgear when a solid third of ten in 6f classified event at Thirsk ten days ago; she can't be ruled out in another headgear change.

6/1

Form: 64-313 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Not been with this yard long and he ran out the comfortable winner of a C&D handicap three weeks ago; that was only a Class 5, and he's since been beaten off this mark at Southwell (7f, didn't look an easy ride in the closing stages); return to 6f may help but the yard may have stronger claims with G'Day Mate.
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5th

6

(6)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Daring Legend

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Reappeared for new yard with a near-miss at Kempton (6f, AW) in March but he's struggled at 50-1 back on turf in last two runs; got hampered early on at Ascot last time but he's hard to predict and needs to bounce back near best.

40/1

15th

2

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Daring Legend

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

Ran well on his stable debut at Kempton (6f) in March but he was down the field, albeit in Class 3 company, at Newbury three weeks ago; now tongue tied; others appeal more.

33/1

15th

14

(11)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Daring Legend

8st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

40-1 for his stable debut at Kempton (6f, AW) last month but he ran a cracker for second, beaten a nose; up in grade today but not out of it on last year's turf best.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.60
Straight Forecast £29.39
Tricast £158.31
Trifecta £276.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fire Demon

TOPSPEED:

Cross The Tracks

Telegraph:

Tarsus

Daily Mirror:

Sommelier

The Guardian:

Daring Legend

Daily Mail:

Blue Prince

The Times:

Bazball

LAMBOURN:

Havana Ball

RP RATINGS:

Fire Demon

POSTDATA:

Fire Demon

The Star:

Fire Demon

Daily Record:

Tarsus

NEWMARKET:

Cross The Tracks

D Express:

Cross The Tracks

The Sun:

Sommelier