August 03 / 15.30 Newcastle (AW)

15.30

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 0-3611 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Having dropped a long way in the weights he has returned to form with a bang of late, rewarding support over 1m here in May before another smooth success over 1m six weeks ago; up 5lb but shouldn't be inconvenienced by the return to 7f and he's a key player.
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12th

1

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rocket Rod

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Geoffrey Harker

4-39, three of those wins here (7f-1m) in 2022; soundly beaten both starts since returning from a near two-year absence; makes no appeal despite this easing mark.

25/1

10th

3

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rocket Rod

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Geoffrey Harker

Well suited by Newcastle but absent for almost two years before his last of ten here (50-1) in February; probably best watched again.

40/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 215428 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three Tapeta wins (6f-7f) earlier in the year and he is now just 1lb higher than for the latest of them; capable of a big run.
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9th

8

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mostallim

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner in 2022; ran away with a 6f Chelmsford race in July off just 2lb lower, which stands out this season but he has place claims on other 2023 evidence nevertheless.

7/1

3rd

1

(7)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Mostallim

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Ran away with a C&D handicap in July off just 3lb lower; two good efforts on Tapeta in successive days in early August; below par here last time but he can't be discounted.

6/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Mostallim

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

midfield

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 589868

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in handicaps on his last four starts (7f-1m2f); dropping down the weights but he needs the switch to AW to spark something.
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8th

3

(1)

17th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Bastille

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

midfield on inner, outpaced and pushed along over 3f out, ridden from 2f out, beaten from over 1f out

11/2

7th

6

(5)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:50 Carlisle

Bastille

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, ridden 3f out, lost ground 2f out, weakening when bit short of room 1f out, soon held

6/1

3rd

2

(1)

9th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

20:00 Carlisle

Bastille

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, raced in second, joined leaders over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, lost second inside final furlong, kept on

2/1

Form: 556506 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
The handicapper has been on top since his win in a 1m novice event here in November; drops into a Class 6 handicap for the first time so worth a market check.
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8/1

Form: 731259 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins at Lingfield (AW) for previous connections; didn't threaten over 6f on his stable debut seven weeks ago but should be seen in a better light back at this trip and returned to a Class 6.
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6th

1

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Conditions to suit and he ran well in defeat at Chelmsford (5f) in February/March; didn't run badly in a stronger C&D handicap last week and he can feature prominently back into 0-55 company.

6/1

7th

10

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Finished a solid second at Chelmsford (5f Class 6) on his last two starts and his turn looks near; back up in grade but receives weight all round and remains favourably treated on plenty of form; not dismissed.

7/1

Form: 154-64 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 5yo who has run creditably on his last two starts, latterly a close front-running fourth at Haydock; often ran well at Dundalk so there is encouragement for the return to AW.
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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

7th
7 (3)
Vivency

12/1

Form: 451490 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Got up in the last stride to win at Chelmsford in May off 2lb lower; hasn't matched that since though and hopes pinned on the return to a Class 6 giving her a lift.
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10th

9

(7)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Vivency

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

2-39, but made the frame over 6f/7f here in her first three starts of the year; not the greatest surprise if she did so again (had excuses last time).

20/1

10th

9

(7)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Vivency

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

2-39, but made the frame over 6f/7f here in her first three starts of the year; not the greatest surprise if she did so again (had excuses last time).

20/1

9th

9

(3)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Vivency

8st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

On a long losing run but she has run some fair races in defeat this year; more minor money perhaps her best hope.

16/1

10/1

Form: 30-530

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but placed on a few occasions, including here in May (1m2f); back down in trip today and not sure what to expect.
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9th

8

(5)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:10 Yarmouth

Katyusha

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Fellowes

travelled strongly, prominent up the centre, pushed along from 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, soon lost position

12/1

16/1

Form: 5764

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to handicaps when fourth of six at Ripon 18 days ago (6f, good; first-time cheekpieces, retained); return to 7f and switch to AW needs to give him a lift.
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6th

5

(9)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Sole win came narrowly over C&D this time last year and Paul Mulrennan got another good tune out of him when runner-up last time (also C&D); has another short break to overcome but is a player.

13/2

2nd

8

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

There's a doubt regarding his current form in view of his three runs this summer (one over C&D); however, he's well treated judged on his C&D efforts earlier in the year and is not written off back from a break.

20/1

2nd

8

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

There's a doubt regarding his current form in view of his three runs this summer (one over C&D); however, he's well treated judged on his C&D efforts earlier in the year and is not written off back from a break.

20/1

Form: -U464P

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has hinted at ability at up to 1m2f; pulled up at Beverley last month (lost action); still has time to do better and interesting to see how she goes in the market.
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8th

9

(2)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

Waba Daba Do

9st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Michael & David Easterby

pressed leader, lost second but prominent over 6f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out

33/1

Form: 750

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in four starts; tailed off on handicap debut at Carlisle on Monday.
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10th

10

(10)

1st Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

17:30 Carlisle

Madame Helen

9st 7lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ann Duffield

midfield, ridden and weakened over 2f out

33/1

Non-runners

Madame Helen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.20
Straight Forecast £10.27
Tricast £53.97
Trifecta £43.70

Selections

RP Ratings:

Rocket Rod

Telegraph:

Mostallim

SPOTLIGHT:

Buraback

NEWMARKET:

Katyusha

Daily Mail:

Mostallim

Daily Mirror:

Mostallim

The Star:

Mostallim

POSTDATA:

Rocket Rod

The Times:

Rocket Rod

The Guardian:

Rocket Rod

Daily Express:

Rocket Rod

The Sun:

Rocket Rod

Daily Record:

Rocket Rod