October 04 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

Standard

Chronicle Sunshine Fund Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Chronicle Sunshine Fund Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 785662 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Back to form when second of 12 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) five weeks ago; 1lb rise still leaves her 3lb below her last winning mark and a possible for the shortlist if taking to this track at the first attempt.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(6)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but well held in both runs for this yard; ran into some trouble at Wolverhampton last time but still 3lb higher than for her last win and others are preferred; blinkers removed.

16/1

8th

8

(6)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but well held in both runs for this yard; ran into some trouble at Wolverhampton last time but still 3lb higher than for her last win and others are preferred; blinkers removed.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but she made a low-key start for this yard at Kempton ten days ago; that was after a short break but her three AW wins have all been in Class 6 events and she could be vulnerable again at this new trip.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 243715 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Likes Musselburgh and Ripon (three wins each), but has also proved most consistent over this C&D since the summer of last year (record 144542442); only beaten a head on his last visit in July and the form of that race has worked out well; a player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

Little Ted

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a similar race over C&D last summer when rated 2lb higher; he has finished second in two of his last three starts, the latest on AW nine days ago, and another big run looks likely.

2/1

2nd

5

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner (2023); not far behind Barleybrown and Abu Royal here this month, but declined a winning opportunity (carried head high and idled) next time; visor didn't work at Beverley last week, so question marks persist.

10/1

7th

6

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Little Ted

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Losing run is mounting up and he didn't look particularly resolute when nevertheless going close at Musselburgh (1m) most recently; chance depends on the effects of new headgear.

7/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 513642 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come over 7f, the latest here in March; has gone close a couple of times over this trip elsewhere including when beaten two necks into third of eight at Southwell in March; looks handicapped to his best, though.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alison Hamilton

Losing run up to 14, but three of his five wins have come over C&D and he performed much better when second of 11 back here a fortnight ago; a player from the same mark.

11/4

2nd

6

(2)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

Three-time C&D winner in 2023; well held in two starts since returning from a 364-day break, including here 26 days ago; dropped another 2lb.

10/1

9th

5

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

Veteran three-time C&D winner; off 12 months before a well-held fifth of seven in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; needs to take a big step forward.

10/1

9/1

Form: -46603

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-8 but placed in both starts at Redcar, the latest when third of seven (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago (winner has gone in again since); that effort did suggest this trip stretches him, though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Retraction

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Is 0-17 but he comes here in decent nick, fourth of seven in 1m AW Lingfield handicap 29 days ago; needs considering off a slipping mark.

11/4

4th

1

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:23 Lingfield (AW)

Retraction

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Longstanding maiden who's been turned over at 4-1 or shorter on eight occasions, including in three runs this season; pulled hard and hit traffic back from a break latest and is down to 0-55 company for the first time, so will be popular on his Polytrack debut.

5/2

1

(6)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Retraction

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

It looked as if his turn may be near when third on his final three starts of 2024 (twice over C&D); beat only one home when last seen 166 days ago but he was hampered inside the final furlong; usually held up so needs things to drop right.

7/2

5th
2 (5)
Bicep

3/1

Form: 662582 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come over shorter and losing run up to 13, but only beaten a head at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) eight days ago; now 1lb lower (3lb well in) but this stiffer mile appeared to find him out in his only previous attempt.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(1)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

prominent

7/1

5th

2

(5)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

pressed leader

3/1

10

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Form: 905382 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent, but her record over C&D reads 2182 and she is 5lb lower than for her win here a year ago; off the same mark as when second of ten back here ten days ago (1lb well in); each-way claims; stable also runs Dougies Dream.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 737878

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Fair effort on her second start back from ten months off when third of eight over C&D (first-time hood) in February, but not built on it since and now 0-24; new headgear combination needs to make a difference.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Coligone Kate

8st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

prominent

20/1

8th

13

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Coligone Kate

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Still seeking her first win (0-23) and the signs haven't been overly encouraging this year; rates as an unlikely candidate.

33/1

7th

9

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:30 Beverley

Coligone Kate

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Maiden after 22 starts; wasn't beaten that far when eighth of 14 over 8.4f here 16 days ago but a leap of faith is still needed.

16/1

16/1

Form: 273307 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Two of his four wins have come over C&D, but his losing run is up to 13 despite a sliding mark; comfortably held back here last month; best watched for now.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away, in rear, ran in snatches

16/1

7th

2

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two of his four wins have come over C&D and although his losing run is up to 12, he is 7lb lower than when last successful; one for the shortlist returned here.

15/2

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 114212 CD

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Went on a lengthy losing run but made up for it with five wins at the start of the year, all of them over 7f/1m here; however, his record suggests this first start in 166 days is likely to be needed.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Has recorded the majority of his wins on Newcastle AW; below par over C&D ten days ago, failing to build on his Hamilton effort; still hasn't scored on turf since 2022.

16/1

7th

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald Whillans

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £39.20
Straight Forecast £33.51
Tricast £215.27
Trifecta £248.40

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Bernadine

POSTDATA:

Bicep

SPOTLIGHT:

Little Ted

The Guardian:

Pallas Lord

RP RATINGS:

Strangerontheshore

The Times:

Bernadine

Telegraph:

Bernadine

D Express:

Bernadine

The Sun:

Bernadine

The Star:

Bernadine

Daily Record:

Bernadine

Daily Mirror:

Bicep

Daily Mail:

Little Ted