October 18 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 179522 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
1-19 and although he ran with credit when second of seven over C&D this month, this trip on a stiff track just appeared to find him out; back up 2lb and others make greater appeal.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Sergeant Mayer

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best known as a 5f performer but has won over 6f; always behind on last month's reappearance outing and finished last of six after racing too freely in refitted cheekpieces a fortnight later (also 5f); on good mark but needs to get his season up and running.

16/1

6th

8

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Sergeant Mayer

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Off six months and went without his usual cheekpieces when 11th over C&D two weeks ago; he scored twice at Ripon (5f) last May so no surprise to see him take a step forward here in refitted headgear.

14/1

11th

2

(10)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Sergeant Mayer

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Came to hand early last year and he returns from a 168-day break off a mark just 1lb higher than for his Ripon win 11 months ago; the absence of cheekpieces tempers enthusiasm this time.

10/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 445654 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than for the latest of two wins at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) earlier in the year; ran well to finish fourth of 13 over C&D last time and the winner has gone in again since; 1-1 in 0-60 company and respected.
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7th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Lord Abama

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who made an encouraging seasonal debut in higher-grade contest at Thirsk (6f good; visored) in April; not in same form on either start since (blinkers refitted last time) but has slipped to a tempting mark.

12/1

7th

9

(5)

1st May 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Two-time C&D winner; unplaced but ran with credit in two Thirsk handicaps last month; type to pop up soon off a reduced mark.

12/1

9th

10

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Lord Abama

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

His three turf wins have come over C&D and he made a pleasing seasonal return when fifth of 15 here (Stirrup Cup second) eight days ago; one for the shortlist.

10/1

Form: 294764 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
2-39, though one of his wins came over C&D as a 2yo; fairly treated on his two runner-up efforts on turf (5f/6f) in July; could go well in the returning visor.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Variety Island

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

Not at his best in two visits to Ripon, including when sixth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here on the back of two good fast-ground runs this year and rain won't faze him.

5/1

9

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Variety Island

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

Not at his best in two visits to Ripon, including when sixth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here on the back of two good fast-ground runs this year and rain won't faze him.

5/1

2nd

13

(1)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:47 Catterick

Variety Island

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

led early, soon prominent

9/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: -69069

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut for James Horton at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in March last year, but limited encouragement in the meantime including in five starts for this yard since returning from 14 months off in May; plenty to prove down to this trip for the first time.
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5

(1)

19th May 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Dual course winner who can miss the break and/or pull hard; does most racing now over further and didn't offer much on her comeback here last month without the usual hood (back on today).

25/1

13th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

8st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: David Thompson

Scored off this mark over C&D last March but she didn't hit the same level in seven subsequent runs last year; has a bit to prove after eight months off and regular hood is missing on this step back up in grade.

20/1

2

(3)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:05 Hamilton

Too Much

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: David Thompson

All her three victories have come on the AW but she wasn't disgraced when third of eight in 1m Redcar handicap last month; effective at this much shorter trip so can't be discounted.

16/1

Form: 060154

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Made a successful debut for the yard in a 0-50 classified event at Catterick (7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in August, but twice held in handicaps since (in blinkers last time); down 1lb but others are higher up the pecking order.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(2)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Too Much Too Young

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

7f classified winner at Catterick last August but he's struggled to get competitive on his four starts this year; others are preferred.

33/1

10th

12

(2)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Too Much Too Young

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

7f classified winner at Catterick last August but he's struggled to get competitive on his four starts this year; others are preferred.

33/1

11th

14

(5)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:13 Catterick

Too Much Too Young

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Katie Scott

Just 1-22 but on the plus side that win came over C&D (good; 40-1) last August, when wearing first-time cheekpieces; three AW runs since the turn of the year temper confidence.

50/1

8/1

Form: 572418 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner as a 3yo whose turf form this year has been rather patchy, but he is just 1lb higher than when runner-up on his last AW start here last November; a return to that form would give him a chance.
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6th

2

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

Won this race in 2023 and 2025; sharper for his reappearance when respectable fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago and may come on again; a must for the shortlist.

5/1

4th

2

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Peter Niven

Three wins and a second from nine visits to Redcar; looked as though the run would bring him on when in midfield at Thirsk 19 days ago; more appealing than many.

7/1

9th

3

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Hurstwood

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he also didn't prove the easiest to catch right; needs to hit the ground running after 165 days off.

14/1

Form: 476053

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-12 but has been running better in this headgear combination lately, including when third of 12 at Beverley (5f, good) last month; needs a bit more back up 2lb and is attempting this far for the first time.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(5)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

La Boo

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Bits of form that give her a squeak but she's disappointed the last twice; stable has stronger claims with So Grateful.

20/1

9

(5)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

La Boo

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Bits of form that give her a squeak but she's disappointed the last twice; stable has stronger claims with So Grateful.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

La Boo

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

16-race maiden; fair effort over C&D last month but she couldn't back it up at Wolverhampton ten days ago; eyeshields left off this time.

14/1

Form: -67958

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in her first two starts as a 2yo including over C&D, but she has gone the wrong way since and is now 0-12; stable's cracking recent form is one area for optimism; hood given a go this time.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Madame Christine

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ann Duffield

Showed some promise in her first two starts as a 2yo including over C&D, but she has gone the wrong way since and is now 0-12; stable's cracking recent form is one area for optimism; hood given a go this time.

16/1

8th

9

(5)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Madame Christine

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

Hasn't been finding much in 7f starts this year but two of her best efforts came on this track at two and it's possible the return here will see something more from her.

16/1

5th

9

(2)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Catterick

Madame Christine

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Ann Duffield

midfield

9/1

Form: 315530 CD

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of 0-50 classified events over C&D in January and added a Chelmsford handicap (5f, Polytrack) the following month; off seven months, but has won after a longer absence and is just 1lb above his last winning mark; shortlist material.
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6th

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Can lead; has won at both sprint trips on this course; two good runs in classified events during February but below best at Wolverhampton last month and was beaten nearly out of sight back over 5f on turf last time; first-time visor replaces blinkers; others higher up the list.

9/1

12th

8

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Beneficiary

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Three times a runner-up on AW this year; unplaced in five turf runs and he comes here with a point to prove.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well.

5/1

Form: 694074

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Fair effort when fourth of 11 at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last time, but now 0-13 and unplaced in all six starts on the AW; look elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

10

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Grid Iron Maiden

8st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Fair effort when fourth of 11 at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last time, but now 0-13 and unplaced in all six starts on the AW; look elsewhere.

12/1

4th

12

(11)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Grid Iron Maiden

8st 11lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Placed at Beverley in May but that was a 5f seller and she's not matched that form since; had some traffic issues at Newcastle last time but she's now 0-12 and still has something to prove beyond 5f; down the list.

16/1

7th

12

(9)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Grid Iron Maiden

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

slowly away, in rear

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £65.10
Straight Forecast £64.02
Tricast £149.58
Trifecta £229.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lord Abama

The Times:

Sergeant Mayer

The Star:

Grid Iron Maiden

POSTDATA:

Too Much Too Young

Telegraph:

Too Much

SPOTLIGHT:

Hurstwood

Daily Mirror:

Sergeant Mayer

Daily Record:

Sergeant Mayer

The Guardian:

Lord Abama

Daily Mail:

Lord Abama

D Express:

Lord Abama

The Sun:

Lord Abama