November 18 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

Form: 678494

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-8; went close in a Dundalk maiden (7f, Polytrack) a year ago, but hasn't matched that form in six starts since returning in May including three for this yard; tongue-tie is given a go, but enough to prove; stable also runs Pit Boss.
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1

(6)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wait For It

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Liam Bailey

0-8; went close in a Dundalk maiden (7f, Polytrack) a year ago, but hasn't matched that form in six starts since returning in May including three for this yard; tongue-tie is given a go, but enough to prove; stable also runs Pit Boss.

16/1

4th

6

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wait For It

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Useful effort when going close in her first AW run at Dundalk (7f) as a 2yo but she hasn't achieved much in handicaps for either yard; returns to the AW with plenty to prove on Tapeta debut.

25/1

6

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wait For It

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Useful effort when going close in her first AW run at Dundalk (7f) as a 2yo but she hasn't achieved much in handicaps for either yard; returns to the AW with plenty to prove on Tapeta debut.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 58820U

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Effectively 0-7 (unseated early last time); best effort when going close at Catterick (7f, good) in September, but his form otherwise is unconvincing; others stronger.
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1st

7

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained a breakthrough success at Chelmsford (7f) in February; not totally disgraced when fifth of nine in 7f Southwell handicap 12 days ago; not out of things lowered in grade.

11/4

5th

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Sanditon

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Not at his best lately, but 4lb lower than when gaining his sole success at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in February; no great surprise if he bounces back at some point.

5/1

6th

1

(8)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Got off the mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February but has failed to build on that since; down to a career-low mark and capable if he can return to form.

17/2

Form: -43901 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Had been off for 206 days prior to getting off the mark at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month; 4lb higher and needs to back up that performance, but if he can do so he would take the beating.
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3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner but below par of late, beating one in 1m handicap here two weeks ago; it's now 13 starts since that victory too.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Regularly on the premises but he has just one win (over 7f on this course) from 18 attempts, and first-time cheekpieces failed to galvanise him over 6f here last time.

15/2

5th

5

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:43 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Ran well on his first three starts for this stable but last week's Wolverhampton effort was disappointing; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

7/1

Form: 926450

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Placed over C&D as a 2yo and now 4lb lower than when going close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April, but not at his best the last twice and now 0-12; needs to bounce back.
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4th

7

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Sherlock

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran well, half-length second in big field, at Thirsk (6f, good) returned to turf last time; registered sole success (on AW in February) in his only 5f attempt; no mystery if his tally is doubled.

11/2

2nd

17

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Sherlock

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Just one win from 22 starts but he is unexposed as a sprinter; apprentice takes off a handy 3lb and he holds each-way claims.

10/1

4th

9

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Sherlock

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Hampered and eased off when a beaten-favourite last time, having previously got off the mark on his first run in a sprint (5f) off 6lb lower; unexposed as a sprinter.

5/1

Form: 634405

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-6, but has shown ability and was only beaten just over 2l into fifth of 12 at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; does stay this far and is one for the shortlist.
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8th

6

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Minshaar

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stephanie Cassidy

7f Tapeta winner last November, when 1lb lower; has taken some backward steps since then; has left Richard Fahey since being comfortably held at Newcastle latest; drops another 1lb; each-way player.

12/1

5th

1

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Minshaar

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Came good with C&D win in November, her seventh start, and was placed off mark 1lb higher than today's on both subsequent appearances (7f/1m); likely to be right in the thick of things again.

7/1

5

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Minshaar

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

0-6, but has shown ability and was only beaten just over 2l into fifth of 12 at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; does stay this far and is one for the shortlist.

6/1

Form: 64847

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-5; ran well when fourth of ten here (6f, 80-1) in September, but could never recover having been hampered at the start back here last month; has stamina to prove, but could go well if avoiding mishaps.
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4th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Pebble Dash

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Gary Harrison

Ran well twice on AW in March but he suffered a heavy defeat at Newcastle last month; steps up in trip with a point to prove.

12/1

13th

9

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pebble Dash

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

0-12 but he's been in good form on Tapeta recently including a close second here (7f) last month and a creditable fourth in another classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last time; mark hasn't changed much and he's a key player back in a handicap.

13/2

4th

8

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pebble Dash

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Maiden; no impression in sole 1m run, at Southwell in January, but eligible for this level now and stayed on well when only just failing over 7f at Newcastle recently; this longer trip looks worth a go; considered.

9/2

Form: 766932

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-13, but has been placed in his last two starts here and was only beaten a head over this trip 11 days ago; exposed, but he races off the same mark as last time and is a serious player in this field.
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3rd

8

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over C&D last month and placed on next four starts prior to winning over C&D last Saturday; it was an apprentice handicap last time, so he escapes a penalty today; solid contender.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Just one win from 25 starts but that came over C&D last month and he's been placed here in all four subsequent runs, including a close third over 7f last week; on same mark on this drop back in trip and he's a key player.

11/4

3rd

11

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Well backed when getting up late to win 6f course handicap last month; three solid placed efforts have followed (including C&D) and he could be on the premises again.

7/1

Form: 677303

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Knows how to win which puts him in a minority in this field, albeit he is just 2-27; off the same mark as when third of 11 at Musselburgh (7f, soft) 13 days ago and a player on that form if taking to the AW.
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11th

11

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Law Degree

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024, but he's drawn a blank since and has struggled on the Flat and over hurdles in his last four starts; has plenty to prove and yard also runs Evelyn's Phoenix.

16/1

8th

7

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

Law Degree

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024 but he's drawn a blank since and has been well held on the Flat and over hurdles in his last three starts; bit to prove and he needs a big turnaround back in this sphere; cheekpieces reapplied.

16/1

4th

8

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Law Degree

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Tim Easterby

Two low-grade Flat wins in 2024 (7.5f-1m); well beaten on recent Market Rasen hurdles debut (2m, juvenile maiden; 150-1); connections waste no time by dropping him into a claimer; difficult to identify a positive angle.

25/1

Form: 700706

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who appeared to improve on his turf efforts when beaten less than 2l into sixth of ten over C&D (first-time cheekpieces; 50-1) in September, but it remains to be seen how reliable the form is.
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9

(1)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Passchendaele

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Six-race maiden who appeared to improve on his turf efforts when beaten less than 2l into sixth of ten over C&D (first-time cheekpieces; 50-1) in September, but it remains to be seen how reliable the form is.

12/1

8

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Passchendaele

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Has beaten at total one rival in his five turf starts; combination of first-time headgear and new surface needs to prompt major improvement.

25/1

12

(9)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Passchendaele

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Has beaten only one rival home in his four starts, including on handicap debut at Ripon (1m, soft) 11 days ago; drops back to 6f.

33/1

Form: 576370

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
1-18, the win coming at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) for Jamie Osborne in January; third of 12 at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in May, but well held in two starts since returning from 136 days off last month.
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6th

9

(11)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Freak Encounter

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Donald Whillans

The odd good run this winter and a wind op since his latest run could have a positive effect; stamina for this trip still to be confirmed.

16/1

10

(10)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Freak Encounter

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Donald Whillans

1-18, the win coming at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) for Jamie Osborne in January; third of 12 at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in May, but well held in two starts since returning from 136 days off last month.

33/1

Form: 498589

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who hasn't built on a promising handicap debut at Ripon (6f, good) in May; well held in three starts over 5f-7f here; look elsewhere.
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11

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Palace

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Bryan Smart

Nine-race maiden who hasn't built on a promising handicap debut at Ripon (6f, good) in May; well held in three starts over 5f-7f here; look elsewhere.

20/1

15

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Queens Palace

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Unplaced in eight starts and unraced on soft; watching brief suggested.

50/1

8th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Palace

8st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Only poor form shown thus far and a below-par fifth of ten in 6f Thirsk classified event ten days ago; she's hard to warm to.

16/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £21.82
Tricast £91.05

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ardaddy

POSTDATA:

Minshaar

RP RATINGS:

Law Degree

Daily Mail:

Wait For It

The Star:

Pit Boss

The Times:

Ardaddy

Telegraph:

Ardaddy

The Guardian:

Ardaddy

Daily Mirror:

Ardaddy

Daily Record:

Ardaddy

The Sun:

Minshaar

D Express:

Law Degree