October 01 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 844418 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole Tapeta effort, when springing a 25-1 surprise off a 5lb lower mark over 6f at Southwell, was a good bit better than any of her five turf efforts; one to consider back on the AW.
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1st

4

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

River Blackwater

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Sole Tapeta effort, when springing a 25-1 surprise off a 5lb lower mark over 6f at Southwell, was a good bit better than any of her five turf efforts; one to consider back on the AW.

10/1

8th

7

(2)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Thirsk

River Blackwater

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Showed improved form on AW debut (second handicap start, first run at 6f) when a 25-1 winner of a Southwell nursery last time; up 5lb; chance if reproducing that form if as good back on grass.

11/2

50/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 450

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Poor opening effort for her new yard on Polytrack three weeks ago (first-time cheekpieces; switched to blinkers here); needs a big step forward now handicapping.
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1

(11)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Chepstow

Mums Called

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Went close over 6f on AW for Paul Attwater in October (first-time blinkers) but her run over that trip for Dominic Ffrench Davis in February was disappointing; now with another new stable and tries a new trip; no headgear today; trainer has more obvious claims with Havana Club.

16/1

11th

1

(11)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Chepstow

Mums Called

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Went close over 6f on AW for Paul Attwater in October (first-time blinkers) but her run over that trip for Dominic Ffrench Davis in February was disappointing; now with another new stable and tries a new trip; no headgear today; trainer has more obvious claims with Havana Club.

16/1

7th

2

(7)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Mums Called

9st 9lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

in rear, headway and in touch with leaders after 2f, pressed leaders briefly 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 8650

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
50-1 for her nursery/stable debut (trainer 2-12 with 2yos here) when behind two of these at Southwell early last month; would want to see some support this time.
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7th

4

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Layaali

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Butler

Improved effort when third over C&D early this month and ran another creditable race when fourth at Kempton on Monday; still has time to do better.

100/30

4th

10

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Layaali

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders

4/1

3rd

11

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Layaali

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

50-1 for her nursery/stable debut (trainer 2-12 with 2yos here) when behind two of these at Southwell early last month; would want to see some support this time.

20/1

Form: 668

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
£60,000 breeze-up purchase who was second favourite on Polytrack debut, despite a wide stall; needed the experience that day has had two turf starts since but should be capable of better now handicapping, especially if she can brush things up at the start.
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9th

10

(8)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Empowered Queen

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ollie Sangster

led

7/1

9th

10

(8)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Empowered Queen

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ollie Sangster

led

7/1

4th

7

(4)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Empowered Queen

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ollie Sangster

Finished in the frame in all three nurseries late last year (demoted a place on penultimate start), going down by less than a length when fourth of 12 here (6f; first-time cheekpieces) last month; return to this trip may suit and she holds each-way claims.

7/1

12/1

Form: 246543

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden who started the bigger price of her trainer's pair when a well-held third behind Indy's Angel over C&D last Tuesday (first run beyond 5f); hard to find a reason why she'll turn things round.
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6th

7

(9)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stat Goddess

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Craig Lidster

Exposed 12-race maiden but she's slipping down the weights and she wasn't beaten far over C&D 17 days ago; still to totally convince over this trip though.

8/1

5th

10

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stat Goddess

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Exposed maiden who started the bigger price of her trainer's pair when a well-held third behind Indy's Angel over C&D last Tuesday (first run beyond 5f); hard to find a reason why she'll turn things round.

12/1

3rd

4

(9)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stat Goddess

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Ten-race maiden who has raced exclusively at 5f; runner-up a couple of times at Catterick but she's not progressing and hopes rest on the extra furlong having a positive effect; yard runs two.

10/1

10/1

Form: 6735

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sister to dual AW winner First Encore; didn't look to see out 6.9f on soft ground last time; trainer has had a poor season with 2yos but she ought to fare better back down in trip in first-time headgear.
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10th

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Miss Cast

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

14-race maiden and has deteriorated since finishing third at Ripon (6f, good) in May; her mark continues to drop but she doesn't look ready to take advantage.

33/1

9th

9

(2)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:55 Carlisle

Miss Cast

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Comes here in decent nick without winning, fifth of nine in 7f classified event at Newcastle 25 days ago; no forlorn hope.

10/1

9

(10)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Cast

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

12-race maiden who has bits and pieces of form which would give her a chance, but her best efforts have come over 6f.

10/1

Form: 67551 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to the yard's six-time C&D winner Fircombe Hall; finished behind River Blackwater at Southwell a month ago (same terms as tonight) before easily winning here last Tuesday and she is fairly treated under the penalty.
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8th

11

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Indys Angel

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Philip Kirby

Sole win from 18 starts came at Newcastle (6f nursery) in September 2024; hasn't offered much in three runs this year (6f), so cheekpieces are added seeking a basic spark; stablemate East Tyrone is a better option.

25/1

8th

9

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Indys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Ended her 2025 campaign with a modest effort and she hasn't fired in either run this year; enough to prove for now.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Indys Angel

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

Sole success came over C&D in September 2024 off a 5lb higher mark; has deteriorated since and although now on a career-low mark she doesn't look ready to take advantage.

14/1

20/1

Form: 696

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in three runs; this is more realistic, though, and it will be worth seeing how he goes in the market against stablemate Stat Goddess.
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5th

7

(4)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Lynx

8st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

never better than midfield

10/1

5th

7

(4)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Lynx

8st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

never better than midfield

10/1

7th

7

(1)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Lynx

8st 4lb

T: Michael Appleby

Second of ten here (5f; visored) last month and third of eight at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta; blinkered) a week ago, but is now 0-10; three previous goes over this far and beyond raise serious concerns; no headgear today.

9/1

16/1

Form: 7657

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Likely found 1m beyond him on his nursery debut five weeks ago (behind Caledonian Dream); hasn't progressed either way and Indy's Angel looks his yard's best shout.
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6th

5

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Himself

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Won three in a row over 1m6f on AW early this year; he was returning from a three-month break when weakening over 2m at Catterick this month and drops back down in trip today, but he has to prove he's fully effective on turf.

20/1

8th

4

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Himself

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

Won three in a row over 1m6f on AW early this year and he may have been ready for a break when below par in February when last seen; 0-12 on turf and he needs to transfer his improvement back to grass, but he's not ruled out.

10/1

5th

6

(1)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

14:14 Southwell (AW)

Himself

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

No win in his first 18 starts but he's won four of his last five including an apprentice handicap over C&D on Saturday; escapes a penalty for that success and he pulled 8l clear with the runner-up; major player again in his bid for a four-timer.

11/8

Form: 874452 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Unlucky not to go closer at Catterick in August and turned in her best effort last time; having Rhys Elliott take off 7lb won't hurt and she goes on the shortlist.
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8

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rose Of New Jersey

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Got off the mark at Carlisle in May off 2lb higher mark but has been below that form since, including when sixth of 11 over C&D last month; hard to fancy.

25/1

11

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rose Of New Jersey

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when scoring at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May, but she's been well held all three subsequent starts; on the plus side she's run well here before and is back to that winning mark.

20/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 536

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Found 7f beyond him on debut, likewise this trip on heavy ground last time; from a decent sprinting family and ought to fare better now handicapping at a lowly level.
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8th

3

(5)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Newcastle (AW)

King Of Lir

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

No instant improvement for the switch to nurseries when 11th of 12 over C&D last month; dropped 3lb and now goes in blinkers; still early days.

14/1

8th

3

(5)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Newcastle (AW)

King Of Lir

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

No instant improvement for the switch to nurseries when 11th of 12 over C&D last month; dropped 3lb and now goes in blinkers; still early days.

14/1

11th

3

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

King Of Lir

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: John & Sean Quinn

Found 7f beyond him on debut, likewise this trip on heavy ground last time; from a decent sprinting family and ought to fare better now handicapping at a lowly level.

10/1

Form: 035438

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Started favourite for a 1m nursery here three weeks ago, when pulling hard and finishing a remote last; has since left Grant Tuer and runs in a sprint for the first time since his debut.
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11th

10

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Caledonian Dream

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Dawson

Off for 11 months since a good second in 1m2f handicap here on his final run for Alan Brown; has fitness to prove for his new handler.

11/1

6

(8)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Caledonian Dream

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Now 0-11 but has run okay now and again, notably when placed at Musselburgh last August (1m, good); latest run needs forgiving but this is such a bad race that he can't be ruled out.

13/2

9

(1)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

Caledonian Dream

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Ten-race maiden; ran okay over 7f at Redcar last month and should be sharper with that behind him; others look stronger all the same.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £80.70
Straight Forecast £68.67
Tricast £1370.49
Trifecta £1133.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Indy's Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Empowered Queen

D Express:

King Of Lir

Daily Mail:

Empowered Queen

The Sun:

Empowered Queen

POSTDATA:

Indy's Angel

The Times:

Indy's Angel

Telegraph:

Indy's Angel

The Guardian:

Indy's Angel

Daily Mirror:

Indy's Angel

The Star:

Indy's Angel

Daily Record:

Indy's Angel