September 20 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

20.00

Standard To Slow

At The Races App Form Study Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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At The Races App Form Study Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

1st
10 (7)
Unashamed

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 301677 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated over C&D in June but subsequently a long way beneath that level elsewhere; returning here can only be a good thing and he's on a handy mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

(6)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Unashamed

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

prominent up the centre, shaken up and pressed leader from over 2f out, slightly hampered and lost ground under 2f out, ridden and rallied from over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, just held

5/1

1st

10

(7)

20th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Unashamed

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

midfield, ridden and headway to lead over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 317110 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Got stuck in the heavy ground last time but had been in fine form, winning 6f handicaps at Hamilton and Catterick (twice); fine at 7f and, having edged up the weights, Mark Winn's claim is welcomed.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Getting on and hard to win with these days; back in form over C&D last time but in a weak-looking 0-55 handicap and that took his record on the AW to 0-17.

6/1

2nd

5

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Eight wins on turf but he's 0-16 on AW and he failed to beat a rival over 7f here last month; has something to prove again after that laboured effort and others are more convincing.

16/1

11th

8

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:17 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John David Riches

Eight wins on turf but 0-15 on AW; latest fourth of 12 over C&D was creditable, but others hold more compelling claims.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 045236 C BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f nursery here last year, his sole success; has threatened to add to that win but not last time at Southwell when disappointing; has to bounce back from that.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

8/1

Form: 10308- CD

Last run: 336 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last August and had a near-miss back here the following month; lost his way afterwards but potentially dangerous back here now with a new yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(3)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Nat Love

9st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, led narrowly, headed but pressed leader after 1f, reminders when hung left 3f out

16/1

9th

8

(5)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nat Love

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

midfield, pushed along 3f out, dropped to last and eased 2f out

16/1

7th

2

(10)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:43 Southwell (AW)

Nat Love

9st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Has returned from almost a year off in decent nick for his new yard; he's done a lot of his racing over 7f, though; each-way shout but he will need to find more if he's to take this.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 915279

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Scored in a first-time visor at Pontefract (1m; from a 3lb lower mark) in May and nearly went in again at Doncaster two runs later; however, blinkers are retained despite failing to fire in them last time and he might be better at 1m.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped.

16/1

8th

4

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven of his 12 wins have been here (five over this trip); has never won off a mark this high however and most likely needs to drop a few pounds.

20/1

8th

3

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Eligible

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

No signs of age dimming his enthusiasm, completing a December/January hat-trick (second leg over 1m here); a slow start didn't help when sixth of 12 at Southwell last time and he can be treated as if still in form.

14/1

11/1

Form: 312595 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Both wins for his previous yard came on Polytrack at Lingfield (7f); continues to be held back by a tendency to race keenly, which doesn't help on this stiff track.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 595618 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner but does have a patchy profile and a slow start was no help last time at Lingfield; may need an easier 7f than this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silver Dollar

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out

6/1

7th

6

(10)

17th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Kempton (AW)

Silver Dollar

10st 11lb

J: Mr George Eddery

T: Robert Eddery

held up in rear

7/1

5th

4

(4)

9th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silver Dollar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Robert Eddery

Last two wins came off slightly higher marks; hinted at a return to form in C&D event four days ago, beaten just under 3l into seventh; possibilities if building on that effort.

14/1

Form: 251660 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, over C&D in March and then overcoming trouble at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) four starts back; on a realistic mark but he's not been great of late.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran; game AW winner at Southwell (7f; 6-1) recently; 1lb rise looks fair and he's still 5lb lower than when successful over C&D (good to firm) last August; no reason why he shouldn't be thereabouts.

4/1

1st

3

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Returned from break with three down-the-field runs this year but his fourth of ten over C&D three weeks ago was a big step back in the right direction and he's another 2lb lower today; considered each-way.

12/1

4th

11

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2-7 over C&D and 4lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and has beaten a total of one rival in three starts since returning from five months off in February.

14/1

25/1

Form: 576707 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo, winning his first two starts before third in an AW Group 3; it has been downhill for various stables ever since and recent efforts none too inspiring.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

12

(7)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Huraiz

9st 4lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Ewan Whillans

C&D winner but it is over four years since his last victory and his last two runs leave him with plenty to prove.

33/1

9th

11

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Huraiz

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

His mark continues to fall but his close AW third last November was his sole bright point last season and he hasn't shone on either run this year; bolted before start and withdrawn at Newcastle recently (33-1 at the time).

33/1

2

(11)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Huraiz

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Won his first two starts as a 2yo including here (6f), but 0-30 since; 5lb lower than when beaten less than a length back here (6f) last November, but his profile is a concern and he needs the blinkers to make a difference.

12/1

Form: 659-1 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Back from an absence to make a successful handicap debut over C&D 18 days ago; 6lb higher than for that narrow defeat of an exposed 8yo but she may progress some more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Kempton (AW)

Wadacre Grace

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

C&D scorer but she came in a below-par fifth of 12 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 16 days ago; she could bounce back though with Oisin Murphy now up.

4/1

8

(13)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wadacre Grace

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Handy sort who has gained all six wins over 7f/1m on the AW; back off her last winning mark and probably needed her Kempton return 12 days ago after 405 days off, but she will need plenty to go right from the outside stall.

12/1

12

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Wadacre Grace

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Charlie Johnston

All six wins have been on AW including over C&D; only 1lb higher than for her last success but she returns after 405 days off and this is competitive on her comeback; down the list.

20/1

11th
8 (12)
Novak

7/1

Form: 166583 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Just over 3l behind Wadacre Grace over C&D when returned to AW two weeks ago; must have a fighting chance off the same mark.
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2nd

7

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Novak

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten 13 times since last win at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but close fifth of seven at Ayr (1m, good to firm) recently and he may appreciate the return to 7f; his mark continues to fall and he might not be far away.

15/2

5th

6

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Novak

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has done his winning over 6f/7f, the last five times on AW (hasn't scored on turf since 2023); kept mostly to Newcastle since last September; not the percentage call in this scenario.

12/1

Form: 052315 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ninth career success when winning over Beverley's extended 7f in July and it was a stronger race when only fifth there last time; returning to a Class 5 will help and he has form here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

(7)

15th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Eldelbar

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Twice held since winning narrowly off 2lb lower at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June; has winning form over C&D but looks high in the weights just now and needs a resurgence.

20/1

11

(18)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Redcar

Eldelbar

9st 4lb

J: Tony Hamilton

T: Geoffrey Harker

Beverley winner in June (7.5f, good to firm) and not disgraced after meeting trouble in running at Catterick last time (6f, soft); a possible.

25/1

2

(6)

20th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Eldelbar

9st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ninth career success when winning over Beverley's extended 7f in July and it was a stronger race when only fifth there last time; returning to a Class 5 will help and he has form here.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £69.00
Straight Forecast £54.61
Tricast £287.76
Trifecta £469.30

Selections

The Times:

Wadacre Grace

SPOTLIGHT:

Rain Cap

THE NORTH:

Variety Island

POSTDATA:

Novak

RP Ratings:

Saisons D'Or

Telegraph:

Eldelbar

Daily Mail:

Wadacre Grace

Daily Express:

Wadacre Grace

Daily Mirror:

Wadacre Grace

The Sun:

Wadacre Grace

The Star:

Wadacre Grace

Daily Record:

Wadacre Grace

The Guardian:

Rain Cap