April 16 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 354143

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has run well in both starts since winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month including when third of eight at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last Friday; not sure the drop in trip is ideal for him, though.
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9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Won his first four starts on Tapeta after the visor went back on, rising 34lb in the process; however, he could only manage a midfield finish off this mark at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) on Wednesday which means he has something to prove all of a sudden.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Impressive in Class 6 at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, completing a quickfire 7f four-timer; hit with another hefty rise in the weights and steps up two grades but he is better than ever; shortlisted.

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 7209-6

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-9 with his best effort when a close second here (6f) for Tim Easterby last August; pulled too hard when fancied for his stable debut after six months off over C&D in February, since when he has undergone wind surgery; tongue-tie given a go and interesting to see if his backers return; yard also runs Angel Amadea.
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13th

10

(11)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Headabovetherest

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

Exposed maiden; fully effective at this track but he'll need to leave his last two starts behind him; new headgear now tried.

14/1

10th

3

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Headabovetherest

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-13 but has finished runner-up in two of his four visits here, including after wind surgery in a first-time tongue-tie in April (7f); each way claims if reproducing that form off 3lb lower; stable also runs Loubiere.

11/1

8th

1

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Headabovetherest

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

No wins in 12 but didn't run badly in his first two runs after wind surgery (here over 7f/1m at Ayr) and it wasn't his first poor run on turf softer than good last time at Beverley; off since early May but not ruled out with a hood added.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -09213 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Four course wins have come over 6f, though he was successful over this trip at Wolverhampton in December; may find even this level a bit warm for him now, though.
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9th

11

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

C&D win was sole 7f success among eight others over 6f; however, he stayed on well and only just failed to get up over Newcastle's stiff 6f in April so a good run isn't impossible in first 7f run since March 2025.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Fircombe Hall

10st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Has been running well on the AW but that's more his thing, the scene of nine of his ten wins; could still have a part to play.

5/1

2nd

6

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fircombe Hall

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and he was unfortunate not to finish closer when sixth over this C&D on his penultimate start; beaten a neck at Newcastle (6f, AW) three days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

5/1

Form: -85253 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins at Wolverherhampton and still 5lb higher than for the latest (7f) in December, but placed off higher marks in two of her last three starts over C&D; that makes her a player.
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10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

5th

11

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Angel Amadea

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

On a lengthy losing sequence and she beat just one in 7f Newcastle handicap last month; others are much preferred.

20/1

Form: 703812 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Going well lately, winning narrowly at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) before finishing second of ten here (6f); races off the same mark as last time and no problem with the return to this trip; each-way claims.
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5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

8th

5

(8)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

C&D scorer didn't enjoy the best of runs when a solid fifth of ten in 6f Newcastle handicap 13 days ago; he merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

13/2

Form: 022311 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Took him 13 attempts to get off the mark, but now bids for a hat-trick off 4lb higher after two wins at Southwell (7f, Tapeta); no problem with the return to these conditions and high on the list in his current mood.
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9th

12

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Returned from break with hard-fought C&D win in January and has held his form pretty well since, albeit his latest run was a shade disappointing; current mark is workable; no surprise if he features.

10/1

6th

9

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D victory (third one) and has continued in good form, fading late on when third of 11 in 1m classified event here last time; ought to be thereabouts again.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Running well here this year and he landed a classified in January; subsequently placed in two course handicaps (also 7f); didn't beat a rival in previous three starts at this sort of trip but still commands respect in current mood back in a classified.

5/1

12/1

Form: 636430 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Last five wins have come here (6f/7f), but despite dropping in the weights his losing run is up to 13; finished over 10l behind Brother Dave at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last time and others are preferred.
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8th

5

(1)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

5/1

1st

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Latest three wins at 6f/7f in early 2023 but he confirmed he's perfectly effective over C&D when running well against a next-time winner in January (first-time visor); another sound effort back over 7f since; solid claims for in-form yard.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Five wins here including two over this trip; one of his better recent efforts when second of 11 in a 0-50 classified event over 1m here (first-time visor) 12 days ago; could go well but a losing run of 21 tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

12/1

Form: 159-53

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Was back off the same mark as when successful at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last summer when third under a positive ride over the same C&D 12 days ago, only being worn down late; drop in trip could be a good move if similar tactic are employed.
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11th

10

(2)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wallaroo

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Best efforts have come over 8.6f here, including his sole win (off 4lb higher) in July last year; yet to make the frame in seven attempts over this far and beyond; look elsewhere.

14/1

4th

6

(3)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Wallaroo

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole win at about 1m at Wolverhampton in 2023; consistent in defeat this year and the way he's been running lately suggests this trip, for the first time on turf, will suit now dropped to a classified; close up.

13/2

6th

9

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:00 Newcastle (AW)

Wallaroo

8st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

in touch with leaders

8/1

5/1

Form: 1985-3 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 15 starts came over C&D last August, but she was only beaten around half a length into third of ten on her return from five months off at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last time; back up 1lb but holds each-way claims; stable also runs Brother Dave.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

15

(10)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Rockin Rosa

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Placed several times this season but she was 4l behind Coconut Bay when third over C&D (first-time blinkers) last time and that took her record to 1-22; others look stronger.

16/1

10

(2)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Rockin Rosa

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Third over C&D three times in a row earlier in the season and an each-way case can be made on that form; however, below par elsewhere the last twice and she has to turn things around now blinkered (replacing cheekpieces).

9/1

7th

6

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rockin Rosa

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out

10/1

Form: 40593-

Last run: 274 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-8 for Ismail Mohammed; makes his stable debut after nine months off having been picked up for 5,000gns in November; plenty to prove, not least down to this trip for the first time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

11

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Redcar

Going To The Moon

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: David Thompson

midfield, headway over 2f out, weakened from 1f out

20/1

6th

11

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Redcar

Going To The Moon

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: David Thompson

midfield

20/1

8th

13

(7)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Going To The Moon

9st 13lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: David Thompson

in rear, never on terms

14/1

16/1

Form: 51963- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two narrow wins at Wolverhampton (6f/7f) last summer and was last seen finishing third of 11 behind Keep Me Stable over this C&D in November; just 1lb above his last winning mark, but he may need this after five months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

4

(1)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Call

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

All three wins have been at Wolverhampton but ran well behind Pockley over C&D last month; not ideally drawn when below best last time but couldn't rule out here.

6/1

7

(9)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glory Call

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

All three wins have come at this track (6f/7f) and he's run respectably in classified events on Tapeta in last two starts; on dangerous mark back in a handicap and has possibilities if he can find something extra.

7/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Call

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Ollie Pears

He didn't run badly in a classified event at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (cheekpieces refitted) and returning to 5f could help; has course form and he's not ruled out.

9/1

Non-runners

Keep Me Stable, Tillybob, Broxi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.10
Straight Forecast £37.96
Tricast £280.12
Trifecta £573.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Brother Dave

POSTDATA:

Fircombe Hall

NEWMARKET:

Angel Of Antrim

The Times:

Rockin Rosa

SPOTLIGHT:

Tillybob

Daily Mirror:

Angel Amadea

RP RATINGS:

Jems Bond

The Sun:

Brother Dave

Daily Record:

Brother Dave

The Guardian:

Angel Of Antrim

D Express:

Rockin Rosa

Daily Mail:

Fircombe Hall

The Star:

Fircombe Hall