November 07 / 17.05 Newcastle (AW)

17.05

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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 223743 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner 12 months ago off a 12lb higher mark; beaten 17 times since but he's often run well, as when a close third at Southwell (6f) three weeks ago; should go well once again.
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7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

led narrowly on far side of group, headed halfway, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

The veteran of the field but he arrives in top form, finding only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D three weeks ago; not dismissed lightly off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 353762 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins for Anthony Carson, all in headgear; best run for this stable when second of ten at Southwell ten days ago (5f) and he's due to be 1lb higher from the weekend; headgear absent again but in the mix with a repeat; yard run three.
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7th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Having slipped in the weights he returned to form with a close third at Southwell five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced by this stiffer test and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

3rd

9

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Shaped well on his return from a 258-day absence when fourth at Newcastle in December; yet to kick on from that and others look more persuasive.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best since returning from a nine-month absence, just fifth to Digital over C&D last time out; more is required from this C&D winner.

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -56592

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-9 but he ran his best race for new connections when second of 11 at Wolverhampton 17 days ago (6f); shoudl be quick enough for this stiff 5f and a talented apprentice retains the ride; each-way shout.
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5th

1

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bibendum

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Stayed on well to win a 5f handicap here in November; handicapper on top since but his latest 5f run here was in a better race and he was keeping on late; one to consider.

7/4

4th
5 (10)
Castan

13/2

Form: 805003 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins to his name, the latest of them (March) coming off a 10lb higher mark; good third here ten days ago and won't be far away with a repeat.
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11th

3

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

25-1 winner of a division of this race 12 months ago; arrives in form following a success at Southwell and a creditable fourth of eight at Ripon; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Castan

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up.

13/2

1st

4

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

C&D scorer who wasn't seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in 5f Newcastle handicap last month, helping set a strong gallop; not out of things eased 1lb.

7/1

Form: 335945 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Began the year rated 19lb higher; there have been some fair efforts in defeat along the way but he does need to raise his game to make a winning AW debut.
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3rd

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Midnight Lir

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2023 and good runs have been scarce over the last year and a bit; however, it's possible he'll improve for this month's reappearance outing and he's not discounted off a handy mark in a reapplied tongue-tie and first-time blinkers.

9/1

9th

2

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Midnight Lir

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Hasn't won since 2023 and he beat one home when last seen out in October; one to watch after a break of 213 days.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 302577 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Not fully exposed but he has been short of his best the last twice; encouragement for AW on pedigree (dam a Polytrack winner) but others come here with less to prove.
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4th

3

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Winged Messenger

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

String of good runs in 2025, winning three times with the last of them coming in the Ayr Bronze Cup 248 days ago (6f, soft); 4lb higher mark to contend with and may come on for this return to action.

7/2

54

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Winged Messenger

9st 4lb

T: Julie Camacho

Progressive since these cheekpieces went on, winning at Doncaster (5.5f, good) and Epsom (6f, good) and finishing a close third of 16 to Eternal Sunshine at Thirsk (6f, good) recently despite having to wait for a clear run; he's right at home on slow ground and could play a leading role.

15/2

10

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Thirsk

Winged Messenger

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Thriving on racing this year, following a second of 22 at York by winning in clearcut style at Epsom (6f, good) three weeks later; a further 6lb rise demands another career best but that's not out of the question.

6/1

7th
11 (9)
Azucena

14/1

Form: 370717 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well backed when winning a C&D handicap last month and that form has had some boosts since; she didn't do her bit for the form when unplaced at Southwell three weeks ago, however, and others look more convincing.
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6th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Azucena

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Three-time C&D winner, the latest of those coming in first-time blinkers off a 7lb lower mark in January; has been running well since, including when runner-up here 15 days ago, and there's no reason to think she won't go well again.

11/2

2nd

1

(1)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Azucena

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Narrow C&D winner in first-time blinkers (from 7lb lower) in January; has held her form well since, a close fourth (Shatin Venture second, La Rochette fifth) to Digital latest; likely to give another solid account with Paul Mulrennan aboard.

13/2

4th

7

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Azucena

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stephen Hanlon

Got the better of Digital over C&D last month (blinkered first time) and ran another solid race when a close second at Southwell one week later; a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

100/30

14/1

Form: 655935 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Had a productive time last winter, winning five times (including C&D); edging back down the weights and has shown some promise this autumn; full revival probably not far away.
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8th

3

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who's going beyond 5f for the first time in almost two years; remains consistent and is on a winning mark but others are preferred over this trip.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

In-form 8yo, placed at Wolverhampton and Newcastle on his last two starts; goes back up in class but it's difficult to rule out this eight-time course winner who should get a good pace to aim at.

10/1

3rd

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Eight of his nine wins on the AW have been at Wolverhampton and the other came over this C&D; ran well but was no match for the winner when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) nine days ago; claims off his last winning mark.

11/2

Form: 239627 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D win off this mark in April; good second here last month before not being seen to best effect at Wolverhampton 11 days later; better expected today.
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8th

6

(11)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

10st 9lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f and he was only tenth over C&D recently, finishing behind One Of Our Own and Mister Sky Blue.

10/1

10th

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f but he has run well over C&D; yet to shine in 2026 but dropping into 0-55 company will help; not ruled out.

10/1

Form: -60423 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has run well in defeat on turf the last twice; unplaced in eight runs on AW though and has a point to prove as a result.
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4th

2

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Delagate This Lord

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Well held in sole course run (5f) but he won on Southwell Tapeta (6f) last December and showed he retains plenty of ability in both runs this year; bolted to post and withdrawn on intended yard debut in September; not dismissed on the earlier runs.

10/1

4

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:45 Hamilton

Delagate This Lord

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Gary Harrison

Has won nine races from 5f-6f; seems to handle any ground and two fair runs over 6f for Kieran Burke in July; quite interesting on debut for new yard.

20/1

3

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Salisbury

Delagate This Lord

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Keiran Burke

Has always been at his best at Bath but he closed from off the pace to be fourth at Kempton 23 days ago on stable debut (after an absence); not dismissed.

11/2

Non-runners

Lord Abama

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Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £15.45
Tricast £80.94
Trifecta £72.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Darlo Pride

SPOTLIGHT:

Castan

Telegraph:

Lord Abama

The Times:

Winged Messenger

The Guardian:

Strong Johnson

POSTDATA:

Darlo Pride

The Sun:

Darlo Pride

Daily Record:

Darlo Pride

D Express:

Castan

Daily Mirror:

Castan

The Star:

Castan

Daily Mail:

Lord Abama