April 16 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

Standard

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  • Prize money: £7668
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 11

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Overcame greenness on his debut early in the year and improved a deal on that at Wolverhampton early last month (made all); will need more again under the penalties and down in trip but he could well be up to the job.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Lingfield (AW)

Dyrholaey

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Can lead; five AW wins at 6f and 5f; has settled into a handicapping groove since the latest of them in February and although he wasn't far away under Harry Vigors at Wolverhampton (6f; blinkers replaced cheekpieces) 11 days ago he isn't obviously ahead of his mark.

9/4

3rd

2

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dyrholaey

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Gained his fifth win on the AW when landing a class 4 handicap at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in February; below his best in two starts since and now has blinkers on for the first time (replacing cheekpieces).

5/1

5th

2

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dyrholaey

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made it 5-11 on AW when landing a Class 4 handicap at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last month; only 2lb higher here but he's not easy to predict and needs to bounce back after a disappointing run at Kempton last time.

7/1

Form: 7-1 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well below market expectations when a remote last on his York debut last summer; much more like it on his Southwell comeback, having been gelded, when strong in the betting again and seeing off a subsequent winner; goes on the shortlist.
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7

(16)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:20 York

Indicate

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: K R Burke

Races freely but wasn't hard pressed to win 5f Southwell maiden in February; not as good at Newcastle since but now tongue tied and William Buick is 3-11 for the yard in last five years; not ruled out on handicap debut.

16/1

7

(16)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:20 York

Indicate

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: K R Burke

Races freely but wasn't hard pressed to win 5f Southwell maiden in February; not as good at Newcastle since but now tongue tied and William Buick is 3-11 for the yard in last five years; not ruled out on handicap debut.

16/1

Form: 41-

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten-favourite on her soft-ground debut last summer before off the mark next time; that race hasn't worked out but she retains potential and should be fine with the drop from 6f in a first-time tongue-tie; respected.
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6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 300 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went for £220,000 last spring but only ran once for Roger Varian (last of five over C&D) before being picked up for 8,000gns; gelded since; is likely more of a handicap prospect.
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9th

10

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has won on all three Tapeta tracks, most recently over C&D in December, not as good since and although he ran better back here in April, he found little at Newcastle next time; others more likely.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Force

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Four 5f wins on Tapeta, two of them at this track; attracted support and returned to form with a closing third at Wolverhampton nine days ago; 1lb lower today; considered.

11/2

3rd

4

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Antony Brittain

Beat Candy Warhol over C&D in December off this mark; unplaced in five runs since but he is well drawn and a revival wouldn't be a huge shock; stable also runs Toomuchforme.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
34,000gns yearling who's been gelded and sports a tongue-tie on debut; dam finished second over 2m in Ireland, so he wouldn't be bred for sprinting, and All About Neve looks his trainer's most interesting runner.
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7th

9

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Doodlebug

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

40/1

10th

8

(10)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Doodlebug

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best run when second at Yarmouth two runs back (5f, good; missed the break, hung right); not so good last time; return to 6f not sure to suit.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

16:20 Yarmouth

Doodlebug

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Better since handicapping, finishing best of the rest behind an easy winner over C&D last time after fluffing the start; has a bit to find into classified company but has fewer convictions than most.

9/4

Form: 4-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of the yard's well-related Group 3 (2yo) winner Yourtimeisnow; shaped nicely in one start on Polytrack last autumn, pulling hard from a wide stall before cracking late over 6f; looks the most interesting non-winner in the line-up.
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16th

10

(7)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Exceed Now

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

midfield in centre of group

33/1

16th

10

(7)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Exceed Now

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

midfield in centre of group

33/1

8th

2

(10)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Exceed Now

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Walford

Six-race maiden who has unconvincing handicap form (for new yard); fitting of tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

20/1

Form: 05-

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Single-figure prices but comfortably held in two novices over further last summer; returns from eight months off and may find his level in handicaps after tonight.
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8th

8

(6)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Ayr

Odettes Beau

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has failed to beat a rival in two handicaps, at 7f (finished lame) and 1m2f; now tries 1m with blinkers fitted but has much to prove.

16/1

11th

10

(6)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Odettes Beau

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Half-brother to a 5f winner out of the yard's useful sprinter Intense Romance, so this trip has to be a big question mark; lost his action and was found to be lame after a poor handicap debut (7f) two months ago.

16/1

12th

10

(5)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Odettes Beau

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Well held at single-figure odds in two juvenile runs last summer and was last of nine at Newcastle (5f) on his return last month; takes a big step back up in trip but he needs to show a lot more on this handicap debut; stablemate of Mambha.

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a family his trainer knows inside out; doubtful he'll feature tonight, having finished well beaten at a big price on his 6f debut here a month ago.
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5th

2

(5)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Oriental Prince

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

In good order on AW over the winter, going close off this mark twice following a Class 4 win in November; returning to turf not a bother and he can't be discounted.

6/1

10th

14

(6)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Oriental Prince

8st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple course winner, the latest over 5f in November off an 8lb lower mark; held his form since but likely vulnerable at this level.

20/1

1st

6

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Oriental Prince

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Enjoyed a purple patch between December and May, winning seven handicaps (5f to 7f); he has found it tougher going since and not sure he's in the form needed to take this.

12/1

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not without promise behind a successful stablemate on her debut (heavy) a fortnight ago, having given away plenty of ground at the start; will need to be sharper at the stalls down from 6f and Connor Beasley rides Odette's Beau.
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6th

3

(3)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:29 Newcastle (AW)

Mambha

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

towards rear

12/1

6th

3

(3)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:29 Newcastle (AW)

Mambha

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

towards rear

12/1

9th

2

(3)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mambha

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Michael Dods

Looked on the up when bagging a second C&D success in November but she came in a well-held fourth of six here 24 days ago; she's worth another chance.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam (first offspring not up to much in Ireland) improved dramatically with time and this late-foaled 70,000gns yearling, who's still to turn three, is likely best watched on debut.
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9

(7)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Thelmas Angel

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Lightly raced 4yo who won a 6f Ayr maiden in May 2024 but wasn't seen again until shaping nicely in sixth of nine behind Jabaara in a 7f Listed race at Musselburgh in June; faded behind Miss Information at Royal Ascot (1m) since; tall order.

25/1

12th

15

(15)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Thelmas Angel

8st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gemma Tutty

Won a 6f Ayr maiden last spring; pitched in at the deep end in 7f Musselburgh Listed race 13 months later and fared quite well in sixth, albeit never threatening; has unexposed potential now moving into a handicap, though her pedigree doesn't shout that 1m will suit.

25/1

Non-runners

All About Neve

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Dyrholaey

The Times:

Indicate

NEWMARKET:

Queen's Guard

D Express:

All About Neve

SPOTLIGHT:

Exceed Now

POSTDATA:

Dyrholaey

LAMBOURN:

Dyrholaey

Telegraph:

Dyrholaey

The Guardian:

Dyrholaey

Daily Mirror:

Dyrholaey

The Sun:

Dyrholaey

Daily Record:

Indicate

Daily Mail:

Queen's Guard

The Star:

All About Neve