October 29 / 16.00 Newcastle (AW)

16.00

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.70
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 146675 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Suited by a stiff track on turf and back off the same mark as when winning at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in June; has failed to make the frame in four starts on Tapeta, though.
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3rd

8

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Wetherby

Berry Edge

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: David Thompson

Three-time Flat winner (including on good to soft) who got off the mark over hurdles at the seventh attempt over C&D (soft) last month; he did it comfortably and an 8lb rise may not stop him if he can back up that effort.

9/2

1st

7

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Berry Edge

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: David Thompson

3-34 on the Flat and took a step forward in this headgear combination at Catterick (1m7f, soft) latest in his third handicap hurdle, finishing third of five; however, was 7l behind runner-up Voodoo Angel so has work to do.

8/1

3rd

5

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

16:23 Catterick

Berry Edge

10st 10lb

J: Jack Power

T: David Thompson

3-34 on Flat; lightly raced over hurdles and soundly beaten in November in first two handicaps in this code (2m1f, soft); the reapplied cheekpieces and first-time tongue-tie could help but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 113624 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D reads 3-6 including two wins in March; 2lb lower than when third of ten in a better race here in May and last couple of efforts suggest he remains in form; respected now returned to this track.
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8th

4

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come over C&D, the latest in November; recent efforts no more than respectable, though, and remains 4lb above that last successful mark.

10/1

7th

1

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come at Newcastle, but he hasn't been at his best there in last three starts; went close off this mark in November but he needs to get back near that level; all AW wins have been at 1m2f but he has won over this trip on turf.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Bagged a fifth C&D victory in November and in good nick subsequently, not seen to ideal effect when fourth of 11 back over C&D 25 days ago; a likely player eased 1lb.

6/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 858589

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f/1m on turf/Tapeta for James Horton last year, but has finished out of the frame in all six starts for this yard since returning from a year off in August; hard to recommend.
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3rd

1

(6)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:30 Thirsk

Harlem Nights

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Beaten 11 times since his last win in August 2023 but he's dropped down the weights and was a fair fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) three weeks ago on his first run since wind surgery; could be in the mix.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:30 Thirsk

Harlem Nights

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and went third 2f out, kept on final 110yds

11/2

4th

5

(3)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harlem Nights

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

in touch with leaders

7/1

14/1

Form: 983444 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Back off the same mark as when winning at Ayr (1m2f, good) in August; lightly raced on the AW and has run with credit a couple of times here (1m4f), but others are more convincing.
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7

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

16:51 Hamilton

Glasses Up

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: R Mike Smith

11yo who was a close third over 1m1f at Ayr two starts ago and is versatile trip-wise; however, Ayr brings out the best in him and he was well beaten at Musselburgh last time; 0-4 here, with last visit coming last June.

25/1

5th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up.

4/1

3rd

7

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender.

13/2

5/1

Form: 947335 CD

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four of his five wins have come on Tapeta, three of them over 1m/1m2f here; still just 1lb above his last winning mark and although he has been off since April, he has gone well fresh in the past; high on list.
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5th

7

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Urban Road

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Often slowly away; last won in February 2025, with 14 races since; eight of nine wins were on AW, but easily best turf form came on last two starts (minor honours over 1m2f at Redcar) which gives hope; 2lb out of handicap.

6/1

3rd

9

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Urban Road

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last February and eight of his nine wins have come on AW; can be slowly away but that didn't stop him finishing second over C&D (good to firm) last Monday when back up in trip; has the same mark today and could well be in the mix once more.

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Urban Road

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Eight of his nine wins have been on AW; can be slowly away and is 2lb above his last winning mark; needs to come down the weights.

12/1

Form: 390438 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Still off the same mark as when winning at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) in February, but his form since then has been patchy and he has finished out of the frame in all three goes on Tapeta; cheekpieces return.
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5th

6

(8)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Awtaad Prince

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Amy Murphy

Not on a bad mark but form has become patchy and much depends on what effect a change of headgear might have.

16/1

5th

6

(8)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Awtaad Prince

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Amy Murphy

Not on a bad mark but form has become patchy and much depends on what effect a change of headgear might have.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Awtaad Prince

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

took keen hold, midfield, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

11/4

Form: 637081 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ended a 15-race losing run at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago; up 4lb but still 4lb lower than for his previous success and has been placed in three of his six visits here; holds fair claims.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

8/1

Form: 2014-3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner (12.5f) in France last year; was returning from 14 months off when a well-beaten third of four in a Musselburgh seller (12.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago; will need to step up considerably from that.
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9th

1

(8)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Deauville

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice over 1m4f in France last year; 10l third of four in a Musselburgh seller on stable debut last month (1m4f, good to soft); modest efforts in AW handicaps over 1m2f and 1m since; hard to fancy.

33/1

9th

1

(8)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Deauville

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice over 1m4f in France last year; 10l third of four in a Musselburgh seller on stable debut last month (1m4f, good to soft); modest efforts in AW handicaps over 1m2f and 1m since; hard to fancy.

33/1

9th

10

(7)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Deauville

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

always behind

50/1

Form: -22508 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the AW (9.5f/1m3f) and once over hurdles last year; started off this year in good form here (1m), but failed to beat a rival in both starts after returning from wind surgery last month; best watched for now.
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8th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Sam England

7-47 on AW but has struggled for form since finishing third at Newcastle (1m, Class 5; from 12lb higher) last November; failed to beat a rival in each of his last two starts (9.4f/1m4f) so it's difficult to have confidence.

25/1

10th

2

(8)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sam England

4lb lower than when winning over C&D last March and 11lb lower than when successful at Pontefract in April; little inspiration from his recent AW efforts, though, beaten 11l, 17.5l, and 23l respectively in three starts in 2026.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.70
Straight Forecast £29.30
Tricast £85.78
Trifecta £144.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ayr Poet

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Achille

POSTDATA:

Awtaad Prince

Telegraph:

Deauville

The Times:

Glasses Up

D Express:

Awtaad Prince

Daily Mail:

Prince Achille

The Star:

Prince Achille

The Guardian:

Ayr Poet

Daily Mirror:

Ayr Poet

The Sun:

Ayr Poet

Daily Record:

Ayr Poet