September 10 / 17.23 Newcastle (AW)

17.23

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 82

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two 7f runs at Yarmouth this summer, stepping up on his debut effort (July) when finishing a close second 16 days ago; capable of better and he's more appealing than many.
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3rd

11

(10)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Philanthropist

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) returned to turf with AW reappearance under his belt, taking overall record to 3-13; upped in grade but may have more to offer in the retained headgear; shortlisted.

9/2

1st

2

(10)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Philanthropist

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Both of his wins have been on AW but he does act on turf; strong in the betting when seventh at Newcastle (7f, AW) on his reappearance 25 days ago, albeit beaten only 2l; claims with cheekpieces first time.

6/1

7th

2

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Philanthropist

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

C&D winner; reached the frame three times in AW handicaps over this trip at end of last summer and met trouble when sixth over 1m on final start; off for 149 days but he's won off a longer break before.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
26,000euros foal, 38,000euros yearling; half-brother to winners Fast Gold (5f 2yo; RPR 82) and Jensue (6f 2yo; 72); dam 6f AW winner (70); powerful yard have plenty of 2yo winners; betting instructive.
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7th

8

(5)

29th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ffos Las

Shamador

9st 4lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Has completely failed to back up debut effort and cheekpieces made no difference the last twice; chance depends on whether the switch to blinkers has a better effect.

33/1

3

(4)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Wetherby

Shamador

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Went close on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but unable to reproduce that form on his five runs since; soundly beaten at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) most recently with these cheekpieces applied.

10/1

3

(4)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Wetherby

Shamador

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Went close on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but unable to reproduce that form on his five runs since; soundly beaten at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) most recently with these cheekpieces applied.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
16,000gns foal, 15,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Faisal (9.4f-1m2f including AW; RPR 105) and Gentleman Joe (1m AW Flat; 93); dam a 7f winner (81); starting out at a realistic level and one to note for market confidence.
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3

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Talismans Time

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won small-field races at Hamilton for a maiden (1m3f, good to firm) last May and handicap (1m5f, good) last July; seriously raised in class when tailed-off last at 14-1 in the Melrose Handicap at York (1m6f, good to firm; again sweating) last August, but he could be of renewed interest on this reappearance for an in-form yard.

4/1

10

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Talismans Time

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Two runs last year and built upon that promise to win Hamilton maiden (1m3f, good to firm) in May; comfortably followed up in handicap there (1m5f, good) last month; that was in a small field against older horses but the runner-up was a winner either side of that outing and this fellow did it readily; could have more to offer and he's not discounted up 5lb.

10/1

1st

5

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Hamilton

Talismans Time

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Showed promise in two juvenile runs but he found improvement upped to 1m3f when landing a small-field maiden here (good to firm; first run since gelded) in May; still has plenty of potential and he's an interesting contender now upped to this trip on handicap debut.

11/4

Form: 36

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut when third of ten in a 7f novice at Ayr in July; failed to build on it at York 18 days later but that was a good race; strong claims if returning to his debut form.
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8th

6

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Impartiality

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Winner of his first three handicaps in 2025 (up to about 1m; good) and showed this mark wasn't beyond him when going close at Glorious Goodwood (1m, heavy) last July; should come on for his recent reappearance and have a say with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

9th

7

(11)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Impartiality

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Won his first three starts in 2025 so the 195-day absence isn't a major concern, but he is still 12lb above his last winning mark; cheekpieces worn in last four outings removed.

12/1

100/1

Form: 90

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and well beaten in two runs in May/July; can't be recommended.
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11

(14)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Vault Of Heaven

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Frost

14-race maiden but he returned to form with a creditable third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 17 days ago; that was more like it with blinkers added and has claims if he can back that up.

8/1

3rd

7

(1)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vault Of Heaven

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

13-race maiden; has attracted support on a few occasions, including at Doncaster on her seasonal return, and could yet have a bigger run in him; blinkers replace the hood or cheekpieces worn on his last three starts.

12/1

9th

11

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Vault Of Heaven

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

0-12 and well beaten at Newcastle when last seen in November; he was sent off favourite on that occasion and returns from a break off a 2lb lower mark; no doubt the ability is there to win races if the addition of a hood has a calming effect (often races too freely).

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
First foal of a minor 7f winner; stable have winning 2yo newcomers and the betting should be a good guide as to expectation levels.
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2nd

2

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Far From Dandy

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

One of two for trainer; career-best form since November features two wins at Dundalk and a fourth-place finish in the Irish Lincolnshire; better again in the Spring Mile at Doncaster last time when a runner-up off 1lb lower (1m, good to soft); big chance with ground to suit.

4/1

2nd

2

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Far From Dandy

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Career-best form (all over 1m) since November features two wins on Dundalk AW and fourth-place finish in the Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh returned to turf; has frame possibilities off unaltered mark.

12/1

4th

11

(1)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Far From Dandy

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Stephen Thorne

Has shown improved form on AW since being gelded, handles soft, many find this too testing.

16/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too green to do himself justice on last month's Ripon debut (6f, good); made some late headway there and 7f should suit but he's likely one for the longer term.
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7th

2

(7)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:23 Newcastle (AW)

Galway Sands

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

ducked left start, pressed leader early, led after 1f

33/1

2

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:02 Ripon

Galway Sands

9st 7lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

27,000euros foal, 25,000euros yearling; half-brother to winners Major Cornwallis (7f; RPR 74) and Fitheach (Japanese 7f/7.5f); dam, 1m winner (RPR 76), is a half-sister to Canadian 8.5f turf stakes winner Celtic Conviction; this son of Sands Of Mali needs considering.

12/1

Form: 54

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
She ran to a similar modest level in two maiden races last month; offered hope of better but that may be forthcoming once handicapping.
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9th

11

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:56 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mystified

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Butler

dwelt start, always behind

9/1

5th

4

(6)

15th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:15 Yarmouth

Mystified

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Yard going well of late and she offered much more on her nursery debut (Tapeta) three weeks ago; today's conditions are an unknown but the stiffer test of stamina should suit on Wolverhampton evidence.

4/1

2nd

8

(5)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mystified

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

First two runs weren't without hope; latest Newcastle effort easy enough to excuse and she moves into handicaps with untapped potential; betting instructive.

9/1

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
33-1 when never in contention at Redcar 17 days ago (6f, good to firm); significant improvement required.
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9th

17

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Zivas Star

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

0-19 but the odd run has hinted at better and she's only been beaten around 3l in two runs here (5f/6f, good to firm) this season; looks worth another try at this trip and she could get involved.

33/1

7th

10

(11)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Zivas Star

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Simon Whitaker

0-18 but the odd run has hinted at better and she wasn't beaten far on her Doncaster return two weeks ago (5f, good to firm); not a solid option but could sneak into the frame.

20/1

7th

15

(17)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Zivas Star

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

0-17 and just one handicap run that makes her of interest, namely her close third at Ripon last July; absent for 139 days and others have more pressing claims.

40/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second foal of an unraced mare, herself from the family of 6f 2yo Group 3 winner African Skies; stable not renowned for winning 2yo newcomers.
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1

(9)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Promise Time

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had a couple of near misses on Tapeta in the spring and his form has taken off on turf since, winning 6f handicaps at Carlisle (twice) and Doncaster; came up short under a penalty back at Carlisle three weeks ago but still ran creditably in second; hood added today; shouldn't be far away.

7/2

1

(4)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:40 Carlisle

Promise Time

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Progressive gelding who has won three of his last four starts, including a Class 5 over C&D (good) last Tuesday; has a penalty for that last-gasp win but he did well to overcome trouble and that made it 2-2 at Carlisle; respected.

9/4

9

(3)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Promise Time

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D win in May been well advertised since and he duly defied a 9lb rise next time; again pulled hard when well held off this mark a few weeks ago and it's possible he's hit his ceiling unless consenting to settle better.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns yearling; half-brother to 1m2f AW winner Ville Natale (RPR 86); bred to have a future but stable not known for their 2yo exploits.
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10th

10

(1)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Crossing

8st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Struggled in his three 2yo runs in the autumn; market springer on handicap debut over C&D (cheekpieces added) last Monday but he finished a tailed off last off ten; blinkers are now tried and he needs to leave his previous form well behind.

16/1

10th

11

(5)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Crossing

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Modest form at big prices in the autumn but he's well connected and may do a lot better now handicapping over a trip that should suit; has been gelded and now wears cheekpieces; worth market check.

14/1

7th

3

(10)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

15:15 Nottingham

Golden Crossing

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Well beaten at Redcar last Saturday and now has two duck eggs next to his name; poor claims.

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown much at big prices in two 7f runs and he remains best watched for now.
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8th

8

(1)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Pacific Man

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-6; finished fourth at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) and Leicester (1m2f, good) on his first two starts following a gelding operation but he was disappointing in a classified event at Ffos Las 20 days ago; returns to AW with bounce-back needed.

20/1

10

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Pacific Man

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Lightly raced sort who posted his best effort when fourth of ten in 1m2f handicap at Leicester 30 days ago; he may do better still and merits serious consideration at these weights.

11/2

4th

12

(8)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Pacific Man

8st 13lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Showed more on handicap/seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces) 62 days ago; steps up in trip and returns to turf with better still needed.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.90
Straight Forecast £5.27
Trifecta £27.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Philanthropist

Daily Mail:

Shamador

Daily Mirror:

Shamador

RP RATINGS:

Philanthropist

POSTDATA:

Philanthropist

NEWMARKET:

Philanthropist

The Times:

Philanthropist

Telegraph:

Philanthropist

The Guardian:

Philanthropist

D Express:

Philanthropist

The Sun:

Philanthropist

The Star:

Philanthropist

Daily Record:

Philanthropist