September 10 / 20.30 Newcastle (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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1st
2 (13)
Bateman

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.90
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 531686 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of 7f maiden handicap at Carlisle in July; solid effort over C&D next time but his form has dipped the last twice; returning to a shorter trip can help though and he's now 1lb lower than for his win; respected.
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1st

2

(13)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bateman

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Gemma Tutty

Narrow winner of 7f maiden handicap at Carlisle in July; solid effort over C&D next time but his form has dipped the last twice; returning to a shorter trip can help though and he's now 1lb lower than for his win; respected.

5/1

6th

8

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Bateman

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Gemma Tutty

Got off the mark over 7f here in July but only eighth (possibly found run coming too quickly) in 1m2f handicap at Pontefract 22 days ago; he's worth another chance.

5/1

9

(4)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Bateman

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Won at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) last month on second handicap start and close sixth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) 11 days ago; goes up in trip today and he's unraced on good/good to firm ground, but this unexposed 3yo represents an in-form trainer and he's not ruled out.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 958644

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress for Charlie Johnston but he starts out for his new trainer (same owner) off a much-reduced mark; one to consider now dropped in class.
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2nd

9

(10)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Love Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Had a near miss over C&D on his stable debut last month but neither run since has been quite so good; a new visor replaces cheekpieces this time; not ruled out.

11/2

5th

4

(6)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Love Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Charlie Johnston; went close on stable debut over C&D last month but he wasn't in the same form when a 5-4 favourite here a week later; that took his record to 0-10 and he needs to step up again after that latest run.

9/2

5th

4

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Love Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

midfield

9/4

14/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 65-065

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
He hasn't looked an easy ride in a couple of runs for this stable but there is some ability lurking and he's edging down the weights; hood added today having taken a strong hold last time; has a bigger run in him.
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4th

4

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Triple Force

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Has won four of his 17 turf races at up to 1m2f; respectable 2.75l third of 18 at York last time (1m2.5f good); interesting, although pulled hard and didn't seem to get home on only previous try at 1m4f.

11/2

3rd

16

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Triple Force

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Went up 20lb for his four wins last season and has found life much tougher this term; fair run last time at Beverley but plenty to find with the winner, Mao Shang Wong.

25/1

4th

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Triple Force

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Had a productive time of things in 2025 when the visor went on, winning on four occasions, including over this C&D last June; well beaten on the AW at Newcastle in November and he was too free on his comeback run at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; may take a step forward from that but will need to.

12/1

Form: 667736 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 50-1 surprise over C&D in March; his last two runs haven't been too bad but likely a few of these will prove stronger.
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8th

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Has gone 0-17 since winning over C&D last March at 50-1; ran the odd fair race last year but trailed home last here three weeks ago.

20/1

10th

7

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away

25/1

Form: -45534

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-8 but he's been running with credit for his new yard this summer; conditions shouldn't be an issue and he's edging down the weights; likely to be involved.
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5th

1

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Kings School

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

All four wins at Newcastle but nothing wrong with latest second at Chester, especially as he missed the break; good chance off 1lb higher.

13/2

2nd

3

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Kings School

11st 0lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Readily landed 7f handicap at Newcastle (fourth success there) 24 days ago; can't be ruled out on a rare turf start despite a 5lb weights rise.

7/2

1st

2

(9)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Kings School

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Three-time C&D winner, latterly after a five-month break off 4lb lower last August; another solid effort fresh when not far behind Lord Capulet and The Green Man four weeks ago and is 7lb better off with the winner; can miss the break but is considered.

6/1

5/1

Form: 483522 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Yet to win after 12 attempts but he's found improvement for a step up to 1m the last twice; has run well here in the past too and he's more appealing than many.
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4th

8

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

slowly away, in rear

6/1

6th

1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Still to register a victory but he arrives in top form, coming in a close fourth of 12 in 1m Chelmsford handicap ten days ago; merits serious consideration eased 1lb now with cheekpieces back on.

13/8

4th

10

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

midfield, headway on inner 2f out, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

Form: 337-69

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Flat/hurdle winner; made a satisfactory return to the Flat at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month but dropping back in trip isn't sure to suit.
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5th

8

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Langton Wold

10st 8lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

Not seen since runner-up over fences in December 2024 and his light AW record is less convincing than that on turf.

14/1

Form: 499053 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Didn't enjoy a clean run through when third of 14 at Beverley last month (Havana Smoke second); now 4lb lower than for her C&D win 11 months ago; one to be interested in.
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6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Strangerontheshore

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear

9/1

2nd

3

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Strangerontheshore

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has lacked consistency this term and finished only eighth here most recently; defied a 5lb higher mark over C&D last October (sole AW win) and has a good chance if back to that form.

8/1

10/1

Form: 944119

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7.5f on fast ground at Beverley this summer; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Carlisle defeat (soft ground/inexperienced amateur); could still have more to offer.
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10th

10

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

King Sharja

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Solid enough runs in his last three starts, all over 7f; all three turf wins have come here, the latest a year ago off this mark; chance.

7/1

4th

8

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

King Sharja

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Gained all three turf wins at Beverley but ran well in defeat over C&D (good; other division of race won by The Gay Blade) 17 days ago; still on workable mark after 2lb rise; must be considered.

11/2

16/1

Form: 55-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Some promise over C&D on debut last October; no progress since but his reappearance last month was after a 293-day absence; betting useful now handicapping at a low level.
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11th

11

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paddy Mayne

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Phillip Makin

Son of Massaar has yet to make the frame in five starts, fifth of seven in 1m Redcar handicap 18 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

13:40 Redcar

Paddy Mayne

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Phillip Makin

Signs of ability on debut over 1m on Newcastle AW in October but has made little impact since, including on handicap debut back at Newcastle last week; has work to do right now.

25/1

10th

4

(1)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Paddy Mayne

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Some promise over C&D on debut last October; no progress since but his reappearance last month was after a 293-day absence; betting useful now handicapping at a low level.

16/1

16/1

Form: 899405

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden but her best effort came over C&D in March and she ran one of her better recent races when a close fifth over 7f here last week; each-way shout.
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11th

14

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Loubiere

8st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Rebecca Menzies

Inconsistent maiden but her best effort came over C&D in March and she ran one of her better recent races when a close fifth over 7f here last week; each-way shout.

16/1

5th

14

(13)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Loubiere

8st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Seemed sure to win races when beaten half a length on her reappearance here (1m) in March, but nowhere near that form since and now 0-13; cheekpieces return.

33/1

10th

11

(5)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Loubiere

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent, wandered around 2f out, soon lost position, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

12/1

Form: 145875 CD

Last run: 137 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Five of his six wins have come over C&D, the latest off 2lb higher in January; back from an absence but not ruled out.
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9th

10

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Pop Favorite

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Eight times an AW winner but he has run just three times on turf and offered little on each occasion; plenty to prove.

33/1

8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

Form: 624980

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

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

Form: 4460-0

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest 2yo form; tailed off on his reappearance in April (finished lame); still relatively early days but improvement is needed.
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10

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Sweet Soul Music

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Improved form in first-time visor (retained since) when 66-1 runner-up in juvenile hurdle over C&D in November on her third jumps start; however, she failed to confirm that promise here last month and needs to bounce back on today's handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

10

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Sweet Soul Music

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Improved form in first-time visor (retained since) when 66-1 runner-up in juvenile hurdle over C&D in November on her third jumps start; however, she failed to confirm that promise here last month and needs to bounce back on today's handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

6th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:00 Catterick

Sweet Soul Music

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Brian Ellison

Well beaten on first two hurdling starts but, with a visor added, belied 66-1 odds when keeping-on second to Game Management over C&D (good) last month; 7lb better off with that rival today and a contender if the headgear continues to aid.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.90
Straight Forecast £21.15
Tricast £265.45
Trifecta £355.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Havana Smoke

The Times:

Triple Force

D Express:

King's School

Daily Mail:

Paddy Mayne

SPOTLIGHT:

King Sharja

POSTDATA:

Langton Wold

The Star:

Pop Favorite

RP RATINGS:

Strangerontheshore

Daily Mirror:

Triple Force

Telegraph:

Havana Smoke

The Guardian:

Havana Smoke

The Sun:

Havana Smoke

Daily Record:

Havana Smoke