May 03 / 19.55 Newcastle (AW)

19.55

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 813-7

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Picked up for 48,000gns from Roger Varian last autumn and ran better than his final position on his Wolverhampton comeback; is entitled to have come on for that and remains open to improvement.
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5th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Akkadian Thunder

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

In good form last June, winning off this mark over C&D (good) before an excellent second at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); some fair efforts this season and on a good mark now; not out of it.

4/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Akkadian Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on his last 14 starts and he's been expensive to follow in that time, but he was denied a clear run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when fifth of 19 at York (7f, good) last time; could be thereabouts.

11/2

5th

5

(13)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Akkadian Thunder

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

His losing sequence is up to 13 but he's 4lb lower than when runner-up at Royal Ascot last June and was denied a clear run when third at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last Saturday; bang there if getting the breaks.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 305-56 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lost his way for David O'Meara last year but has run two promising races over C&D for his new yard this spring, hitting traffic each time; enters calculations.
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13th

19

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Herrington

Good C&D record includes a win in this race (good to firm) off 1lb higher last year; good second at Southwell (7f) in January but always behind over C&D four months later; may well have needed that outing but needed to see more to be confident.

14/1

21th

14

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.

16/1

2nd

7

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Easy to make a case on last year's peak form but signed off with two quiet runs and now back from three months off; not without hope if the break has done him good; has form here.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7866-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Keen-goer who settled well in front when scrambling home on his recent C&D comeback; a 3lb rise looks fair enough and he'll be dangerous again if allowed his own way, which is entirely possible.
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6th

2

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Outrun The Storm

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

No win since June 2024; now two grades and 14lb lower; placed at Redcar (7f, good) in October but disappointing since, including in cheekpieces at Southwell (7f) five weeks ago; headgear is tweaked again (visor) seeking the solution.

12/1

12th

3

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Outrun The Storm

10st 13lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 5-37 on turf and 2-15 on AW; folded tamely returned to this sphere last time but has a good chance off current mark provided he rebounds in first-time headgear.

11/1

1

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Outrun The Storm

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

It's now 12 runs since his last victory and he came in just ninth in 7f Leicester handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

12/1

Form: 06-342 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Struggled last year but is back on a competitive mark for his new yard; as with a few others in here tonight's trip looks a minimum, though, back down from 8.6f round Wolverhampton.
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3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

5th

5

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Five-time winner, three times at around 1m2f (good/good to firm) last summer; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's been quiet in two runs this spring and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0033-7 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Drawn wide for his Southwell comeback and is entitled to have come on for that; has three solid efforts to his name round here, all over 6f (a stiff 6f or easy 7f suits ideally), and should go well again.
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2nd

1

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Another Investment

10st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest win record but he scored at Doncaster (6f) off 5lb higher around a year ago and it was his first go in this grade when running well for second over that C&D (also good to firm) a fortnight ago; Faye McManoman knows him well; respected.

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ended a long losing run over C&D last June but there's been little to enthuse about since, tenth in 6f Ripon handicap in April; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

9/1

10th

15

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Another Investment

8st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

More modest runs than good ones in 2025 but he did bolt up at Doncaster last June (6f, good to firm) and he is 4lb lower now; needs to leave his reappearance effort well behind him and he has finished down the field in his two visits here.

40/1

8/1

Form: /5213- D

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two solid efforts once handicapping late last summer, latterly when third off 1lb lower over C&D; could yet be capable of better and is one to consider back from seven months off.
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7

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Zapphire

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Has won on good to soft but her latest three wins, at about 1m, came on good to firm; on a highish mark now but off since September and past evidence suggests she'll come on for the run.

14/1

2

(11)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:10 Nottingham

Zapphire

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Handles most ground and she's tactically versatile; has been generally reliable this season and she won in a tight finish at Windsor (1m) in August before a creditable third at York (1m1f) last month; still looks on a workable mark and she's respected with cheekpieces reapplied.

11/2

1

(1)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 3

17:00 York

Zapphire

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

It was a deep handicap she contested at Goodwood and in solid form otherwise, winning for a fourth time by a short-head at Windsor 24 days ago (1m, good to firm); clear claims off 2lb higher if in similar form here.

8/1

Form: -59120 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
C&D regular who looked to find this mark (6lb higher than when winning two months ago) beyond him behind three of these last time; needs to find more from somewhere.
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7th

5

(6)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

held up in rear

14/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Two 7f wins on the Tapeta track at Newcastle; solid third off 1lb higher here three weeks ago; capable of another prominent showing.

12/1

3rd

8

(3)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, stayed on

16/1

8th
1 (10)
Ron O

7/1

Form: 71-735 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Six of his seven wins (three round here) have come over 1m and he wants a good test over this trip; is capable but has lacked consistency in recent times and there's little margin for error off this mark (3lb above his highest winning rating).
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9th

2

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Ron O

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Ray Craggs

Developed into a very useful handicapper for Ray Craggs in 2024, including a C&D win on good to firm; failed to scale the same heights for David Thompson in 2025 but has a reduced mark to work with now back under the care of his owner.

20/1

12th

7

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Ron O

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David Thompson

C&D winner off this mark last summer and better than the result (met trouble) when fifth to Sir Busker in this 12 months ago; shaped as if retaining all his ability when sixth on C&D return in June and there have been excuses for two lesser runs since, with Thirsk fifth last time coming over a 7f trip which is likely a little on the short side for him nowadays; no shock were he to go well.

25/1

1

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Thirsk

Ron O

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: David Thompson

Won two in a row on turf last May/June (1m/1m2f) for Ray Craggs (who still owns him) and fair sixth on stable/seasonal debut at York (1m2f) in June; might not have been over those exertions when well held over 1m on AW at Newcastle 13 days later; effective over 7f.

33/1

Form: 1900-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Boasts a consistent record over C&D without winning, all his victories having come over an easy 6f on turf; outran market expectations behind Outrun The Storm on his C&D comeback and gives his trainer a decent hand.
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10th

11

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent and regressive this year but down the weights and he was third of 13 off this mark over C&D last month; would have been closer granted a clear run and can be involved if he's on another going day.

8/1

3rd

12

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

5lb lower than for his turf win last August; mixed bag this year but he's fully effective under these conditions; others still appeal more.

16/1

11th

10

(11)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

As If By Chance

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away

10/1

8/1

Form: 36726- D

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Not much luck with one thing and another last year and this mark should be within range; he was fine with 1m2f last summer, however, and this trip looks a bare minimum back from seven months off for a yard also repsonsible for two others.
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5th

2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

20:52 Pontefract

Theme Park

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

On a losing run and he looked rusty after eight months off when tenth of 14 in 1m2f handicap at York on his return 20 days ago; this C&D winner can take a step forward here.

7/1

10th

12

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Theme Park

10st 3lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Nigel Tinkler

Potentially very well handicapped but that's for a reason as last season was mostly underwhelming; off since November.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £91.40
Straight Forecast £104.47
Tricast £527.13
Trifecta £633.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Outrun The Storm

The Times:

Zapphire

SPOTLIGHT:

Akkadian Thunder

POSTDATA:

Feel The Need

The Guardian:

As If By Chance

Telegraph:

Ron O

The Star:

Akkadian Thunder

D Express:

Zapphire

Daily Record:

Zapphire

TOPSPEED:

Outrun The Storm

Daily Mail:

Outrun The Storm

Daily Mirror:

Outrun The Storm

The Sun:

Outrun The Storm