June 29 / 17.25 Newcastle (AW)

17.25

Standard

Pertemps Education Network Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Pertemps Education Network Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 601-11 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt who is 3-3 since switched to handicap level and wearing cheekpieces, all three wins on turf; held on narrowly at Yarmouth (11.5f) most recently; leading player provided he sustains the progress back on AW (second attempt).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Baltic

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Lucy Wadham

Won his first five handicaps (including on Tapeta, unproven on Polytrack) but the last of those was in July 2024; generally disappointing since and, after 307 days off, this is a new trip on first run since changing hands and leaving Harry Charlton.

10/1

2

(8)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

17:40 Yarmouth

Baltic

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Made it 5-5 in handicaps (including C&D, and on soft and fast ground) when winning at Newcastle last July and he was a good second on AW last October; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game on either run this year.

11/1

6th

4

(8)

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Sandown

Baltic

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Harry Charlton

Won his first five handicaps at about 1m4f on varying surfaces but his mark took a hit and he didn't run much of a race on his comeback at Thirsk, having been gelded; reservations on the back of that.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 230

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Bumper and triple hurdles scorer (peak RPR 137); form under this code includes a couple of placed efforts on AW (well held on turf last time when 66-1); interesting off a workable mark on Flat handicap debut.
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2nd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

18:37 Chepstow

Parramount

11st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Chance on November's Doncaster hurdles second, less so on all which has followed; unexposed in this sphere, with one start over fences compared to the other trio's 41 combined, but none too convincing on that belated chase debut at Wetherby latest (1m7f, good), jumping left and weakening.

5/1

3rd

1

27th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:50 Wetherby

Parramount

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bumper/Flat/hurdles winner; on a handy mark but his form has dipped in 2026, so this switch to fences needs to have a reviving effect; latecomer to this game, being a 10yo.

13/2

6th

1

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:22 Doncaster

Parramount

12st 1lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Unable to beat a rival on AW on last two starts but could be a different proposition now back hurdling and back here, as two visits to Doncaster (both C&D) have yielded an easy novice win (good) and a good second in a handicap (soft; in November); very much of interest given record at the track.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 16-945 CD

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Scored twice on AW last autumn, including here on debut for new yard; not in the same form since but looked a non-stayer over 2m most recently; may stage a revival, being 1-1 over C&D.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Evening Story

10st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Three wins last year included one on stable debut here (1m4f) in November; ran well when third of 14 over the same trip back here in June and and when filling the same position at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) 16 days ago, but this may not be far enough for her now.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Evening Story

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Triple winner at up to 12.5f, including on Tapeta; 2lb higher than her last win, her latest effort suggests she'll need a further drop before winning again.

8/1

5th

3

(1)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:10 Pontefract

Evening Story

10st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Campaigned on AW since last September, winning twice; placed in competitive field on latest outing; successful at this course (good to firm) on the second of two turf attempts; interesting back here.

4/1

4th
9 (14)
Furzig

25/1

Form: 293040 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner down the years but losing run goes back to 2022; has lacked consistency since last November; far from certain to take advantage of his reduced mark.
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6th

9

(9)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:42 Catterick

Furzig

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear

20/1

7th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Catterick

Furzig

10st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

His last four wins have been over C&D, albeit spread over nearly three years; latest came by a nose in July and he was runner-up at Haydock on penultimate outing, before losing his chance at the start at Chester latest; well capable of being on the premises, including on soft.

11/1

Form: 122-72

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner; ran well in first-time hood at Haydock (1m4f; clear second) most recently; place possibilities in the retained headgear, provided he's as good back on AW (third attempt).
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1st

1

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Squeezebox

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

A fair 1m4f Flat scorer who has made a bright start over hurdles, going 2-3 in 2m Fakenham novice when last seen out in October; goes handicapping after an absence now and can't be ruled out.

7/4

1st

1

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:15 Fakenham

Squeezebox

11st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Tom Lacey

All-the-way Market Rasen hurdling debut winner in August, and 2l ahead of Currumbin when fifth at Warwick latest (2m, good); that form sets the standard here, and the second and fourth each won (over fences) next time; obvious player if settling better; gains tongue-tie.

5/1

5th

1

23rd Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:28 Warwick

Squeezebox

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Capable on the Flat and won from the front on hurdling debut at Market Rasen (2m, good); the runner-up ran well in defeat in a Plumpton handicap on Sunday; should be very competitive even with the penalty.

13/2

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 8-4052 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Gained his novice win at this track for previous yard; best effort for new stable when second over C&D seven weeks ago, finishing strongly from well off the pace; remains unexposed at this sort of trip; respected back down two grades.
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2nd

5

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Soowaih

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Sole win was in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but he was only just caught in a Hamilton handicap (1m4f, good to soft) last Monday; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender on this drop back in trip.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

15:33 Hamilton

Soowaih

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

0-12 since winning last October on his third start and he's inconsistent; however, he returned to form with a close fifth of 13 at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) recently and this stiffer track may well be a positive; chance.

8/1

5th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:50 Doncaster

Soowaih

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start

20/1

Form: 844296

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Outstayed in 2m novice hurdle three weeks ago; has form at up to 1m3f on the Flat; still seeking first win for current yard but went close at Bath in April; new trip presents a question mark.
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7th

8

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Outstayed in 2m novice hurdle three weeks ago; has form at up to 1m3f on the Flat; still seeking first win for current yard but went close at Bath in April; new trip presents a question mark.

14/1

4th

1

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Chantico

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Had 1-14 strike-rate on the Flat but showed some fairly useful form at up to 1m3f; his tendency to race too freely is a worry on this hurdling debut but he's a half-brother to smart hurdler Golden Ace; interesting to see how he fares.

7/2

6th

6

(7)

12th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:52 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 5lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

slowly into stride, pulled hard, held up in rear

10/1

Form: 159145 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
5-22 on AW, the most recent win at Chelmsford (1m5f) in April; subsequent efforts leave something to be desired but she may return to best with Billy Loughnane up for first time.
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9th

1

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Fox Flame

10st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

slightly awkward start, midfield

12/1

4

(6)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

19:05 Southwell (AW)

Fox Flame

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Two of her five AW wins have been here; recent efforts haven't been her best but her mark has eased; hard to rule out.

9/2

9th

4

(9)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Fox Flame

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Five AW wins elsewhere, two in the spring, but has C&D form; holding her form and this is a lower grade than at Newcastle 18 days ago but she probably needs a bit extra off her current mark.

8/1

9th
2 (11)
Natzor

8/1

Form: -22164 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in 1m2f contest here last month (third run for new stable); no further progress in two subsequent outings, latest upped to 1m4f at Thirsk; appears to remain in form, however.
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9th

9

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Wins for David O'Meara both came over C&D, including a division of this race two years ago; not beaten far at 100-1 here two months ago but looked flattered in a messy affair and he's generally struggled for this yard.

16/1

10th

8

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Natzor

11st 5lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Lizzie Quinlan

While not the force of old, his close fourth on the Flat this month showed that he's still capable of fair form in that sphere; went the wrong way in his four-race hurdle career last February-May but needs a second look.

14/1

4th

6

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Both wins for David O'Meara came over C&D in 2024, but has lost his way for this yard including three poor efforts back here.

33/1

10th
11 (6)
Shifter

6/1

Form: 4-7113

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Did well to finish third, having started slowly, at York two weeks ago when bidding for a 1m2f turf hat-trick; remains in form and can't be dismissed; close fourth over C&D on last AW attempt.
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4th

7

(12)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Shifter

9st 2lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Dual C&D winner (good/soft); ran her best race for a while when 2.25l fifth of 11 at Ayr last time (1m1f, good to firm), although that form hasn't been working out.

9/1

5th

11

(8)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Shifter

8st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Out of form in three runs on the AW during the winter (latest over 1m4f) but is better on turf (won twice over 1m2f in May 2024); could go well at a decent price.

33/1

5th

5

(6)

27th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Wetherby

Shifter

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Won back to back from off the pace over 1m2f at Ayr (good) and Redcar (soft) last May but had a mixed record afterwards; reappears today on a good mark but she was well held first time out in the last two seasons.

20/1

Form: /23-05

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; non-stayer over 2m most recently; clear best effort when second over C&D last November; nicely bred filly who is interesting returned to this scenario, assuming she takes well to new headgear.
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5th

1

(2)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

A Gift Of Love

10st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ollie Sangster

midfield

5/1

25/1

Form: /00/25

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner for current stable; ran respectably in that sphere last time; same story in his two Flat outings this year, both at this course; however, he's now in a deeper field.
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8th

10

19th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:30 Worcester

No Recollection

10st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has a patchy overall profile but out of sorts under both codes in recent times; needs this switch to fences to turn things around.

25/1

9th

2

(1)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:00 Newcastle (AW)

No Recollection

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Sam England

took keen hold, midfield

20/1

7th

7

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:45 Perth

No Recollection

11st 6lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Fit from the Flat, he ran a respectable third at Fakenham (2m, good) last month without suggesting a win is imminent; his two wins have been at Worcester and best to wait until he reappears there.

8/1

25/1

Form: 132537 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on heavy ground last time, taking turf record to 0-6; has done most of his racing on AW and he's a three-time C&D winner, most recently in March; returns to optimum conditions.
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7th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:39 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip.

14/1

Form: /81P9-

Last run: 324 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner for Charlie Johnston; absent since a heavy defeat (finished lame) last August; sold for 1,000gns in October; watching brief is advised, unless the market speaks positively.
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7th

2

(5)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

17:37 Redcar

Sir Jock Bennett

9st 12lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Neil Mechie

1m2f win for Charlie Johnston last June but sold for 1,000gns after a heavy defeat last August and finished last on both starts this term.

50/1

8th

5

(1)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

14:22 Thirsk

Sir Jock Bennett

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Neil Mechie

in touch with leaders, outpaced and lost position 3f out, weakened over 1f out

100/1

14th

1

(10)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Jock Bennett

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Neil Mechie

1m2f winner for Charlie Johnston; absent since a heavy defeat (finished lame) last August; sold for 1,000gns in October; watching brief is advised, unless the market speaks positively.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £53.70
Straight Forecast £63.97
Tricast £614.61
Trifecta £811.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Soowaih

Telegraph:

Squeezebox

POSTDATA:

Shifter

NEWMARKET:

A Gift Of Love

TOPSPEED:

Evening Story

Daily Mail:

Parramount

Daily Mirror:

Percy Willis

RP RATINGS:

Soowaih

THE NORTH:

Soowaih

The Times:

Soowaih

The Guardian:

Soowaih

The Star:

Soowaih

Daily Record:

Soowaih

D Express:

Squeezebox

The Sun:

Shifter