October 14 / 17.45 Newcastle (AW)

17.45

Standard

Three Mile At Great North Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Three Mile At Great North Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5-733

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
No progress when well held in first three runs but he kicked off his handicap career with a close third on the step up to 1m at Southwell (tongue-tie added; first run since gelded) last week; that was eyecatching from off the pace and he's a big player if he can build on it.
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1st

9

(10)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kanakam

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

prominent, shaken up and pressed leader from 3f out, pushed along when led 2f out, ridden when edged left inside final furlong, all out

3/1

1st

9

(13)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Kanakam

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

raced in second, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, eased towards finish

5/1

3rd

9

(12)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Kanakam

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 312101 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 6yo who made it 3-5 for Keith Dalgleish when scoring at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) ten days ago; has a penalty for that narrow success but he still looks feasibly treated on his best form and is 2-3 at this track; key player for yard that won this in 2019 and 2021.
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5th

5

(9)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Land

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

towards rear but in touch with leaders, pushed along from over 2f out, soon outpaced, rallied and stayed on inside final furlong

4/1

2nd

4

(14)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Land

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and chased winner over 1f out, kept on

9/2

1st

9

(5)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Desert Land

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, hung left final 110yds, just did enough

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 244682 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner including three over C&D; his last success was last May but he's reached the frame several times this season including a good second of 17 at Pontefract (cheekpieces reapplied) 11 days ago; in the mix again back on AW.
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19th

6

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Navan

Little Jo

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Nine wins in Britain; no success in Ireland; fair recent form but needs to find extra judging by Galway fourth and previous C&D sixth when Special Protector and Dinamine were in front of him.

10/1

14/1

Form: 454774 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Thirsk (1m, good) in April but he's not really gone on from that; ran respectably when a keeping-on fourth at Redcar last month but that took his record to 1-12 and he needs to find more back on AW; cheekpieces added.
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9th

7

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come On John

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alison Hamilton

Three-time course winner, the most recent coming last March over this trip when trained by James Owen; 0-6 since joining this stable and he was well beaten in a classified event at Newcastle last month.

25/1

10th

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Come On John

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

A fair 1m4f scorer for James Owen last March but below par for his current stable, a never-dangerous fourth of seven on his return in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap 34 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Come On John

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

Respectable fifth on AW last June on his first start for Alison Hamilton but lost his way badly in three subsequent outings; back from six months off and a leap of faith is needed.

20/1

Form: 774489 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f and 1m in the spring (good to firm/good) but has made limited impact in his last six runs; goes back up in trip off 4lb lower than for last win but he's untried on AW and has quite a bit to prove.
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9th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Frog And Toad

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Mark Walford

Dual turf winner for David O'Meara and twice ran with credit at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) a year ago, but five efforts on turf for this yard since April leave plenty to be desired; best watched for now.

33/1

11th

6

(10)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:05 Catterick

Frog And Toad

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Mark Walford

Well handicapped on last year's form but has struggled to get competitive on his four runs this season.

33/1

Form: 184928 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins this spring and the second came over C&D; returned to form when runner-up in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster (1m, good) last month and he had an excuse when his saddle slipped at Hamilton last time; still unexposed on AW and he has possibilities back on Tapeta.
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8th

8

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away, in rear, ran in snatches

16/1

7th

2

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two of his four wins have come over C&D and although his losing run is up to 12, he is 7lb lower than when last successful; one for the shortlist returned here.

15/2

7th
10 (11)
Ron O

11/2

Form: 9-9183 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has record of 1-15 but his win came on his penultimate run for Les Eyre in June and he made a good start for this yard when going close behind Sandret over C&D (visor removed) last month; that was on his Tapeta debut and he's respected off only 1lb higher here.
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9th

2

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Ron O

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Ray Craggs

Developed into a very useful handicapper for Ray Craggs in 2024, including a C&D win on good to firm; failed to scale the same heights for David Thompson in 2025 but has a reduced mark to work with now back under the care of his owner.

20/1

12th

7

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Ron O

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David Thompson

C&D winner off this mark last summer and better than the result (met trouble) when fifth to Sir Busker in this 12 months ago; shaped as if retaining all his ability when sixth on C&D return in June and there have been excuses for two lesser runs since, with Thirsk fifth last time coming over a 7f trip which is likely a little on the short side for him nowadays; no shock were he to go well.

25/1

1

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Thirsk

Ron O

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: David Thompson

Won two in a row on turf last May/June (1m/1m2f) for Ray Craggs (who still owns him) and fair sixth on stable/seasonal debut at York (1m2f) in June; might not have been over those exertions when well held over 1m on AW at Newcastle 13 days later; effective over 7f.

33/1

Form: 152795 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Scored in a first-time visor at Pontefract (1m) in May and nearly went in again at Doncaster two runs later; looks interesting on those efforts but he's been quiet on turf (1m) and Tapeta (7f) in last three runs and needs to rediscover some spark; has worn blinkers last twice and visor now returns.
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13th

11

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Eligible

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and hasn't prevailed in this sphere since York success three years ago; midfield when the 125-1 rank outsider back here last time.

66/1

10th

8

(21)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Eligible

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been operating below his best since; drawn widest and likely best to look elsewhere.

40/1

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

Form: 0-82

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who showed promise when 5l second in a Pontefract novice (1m, good to firm) in August but she was tailed off on her hurdling debut at Market Rasen last month; now goes handicapping back on the Flat but she's looks hard to weigh up at this stage and others are more persuasive.
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9th

10

(8)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:38 Redcar

Jewel Of Kabeir

10st 1lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

15-race maiden with plenty of solid runs this term but latest was not one of them; probably acts on soft; peak efforts over a bit shorter.

16/1

8th

8

(1)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jewel Of Kabeir

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Still a maiden but has proved largely consistent this term and ran creditably over C&D on Monday; again has place possibilities.

7/1

3rd

1

(9)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jewel Of Kabeir

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Regressive maiden who's been running consistently on turf; stays further and the chances are she'll need plenty of pushing again but she's capable at this level if things pan out her way.

10/1

Form: 643239 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Recorded his sixth AW win when scoring off 3lb lower over C&D in March; several creditable efforts on turf since and he had some major traffic issues when returned to this track last time; can put a line through that and he has each-way claims if he can get back near his best.
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0

8

(5)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

Six-time course winner who was a good third over C&D on his penultimate run and he had an excuse when returned to 1m4f here last time; now drops back in trip and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck.

12/1

8th

4

(5)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Gillian Boanas

Won in April and has mostly run respectably since; familiar face here, including with seven wins and nine seconds, but in a 68-race career he's only once (well beaten at 1m4f in 2019) been beyond 1m2f.

8/1

3rd

1

(10)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

On an 11-race losing run but he's a seven-time course winner (1m/1m2f) who ran well when fourth over 1m here on Tuesday; might not be far away.

9/1

33/1

Form: 7540R7

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Very well treated on old form but last win was in March 2020 and his three runs for current yard have resulted in two laboured efforts and a refusal to race; cheekpieces are removed and he has a lot to prove back up in trip.
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5

(7)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Corvair

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner for Simon Crisford in 2020, but badly out of form for this yard (refused to race on one occasion) and would be a surprise winner.

50/1

13th

11

(13)

15th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Corvair

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Completed a hat-trick earlier in his career, but has gone 24 starts without a win since and has developed a serious problem with his starts, refusing to race here in August and virtually doing the same last time; too risky at present.

25/1

13th

1

(10)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Corvair

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

virtually refused to race and lost many lengths start, tailed off

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 516608 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, over 7f here in March and then overcoming trouble at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in May; now 2lb lower than for that last win but he's lost his way since and needs a major revival on this step back up to 1m.
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7th

6

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran who proved he still had what it takes when making virtually all at Southwell in April and is back off the same mark; has won three times over this C&D and no surprise were he to run well.

8/1

6th

2

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

11yo who made virtually all to win at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; unplaced on both starts since but he failed to settle and was denied a clear run here on the first occasion; has won here three times; not ruled out.

7/1

7th

4

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Saisons DOr

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran who gamely made all at Southwell (7f, AW) in April, his 12th win; only 1lb higher here and did pretty well to finish fifth at Catterick (7f, good) last month, given he pulled hard in the early stages (not a regular trait) and was denied a clear run; considered.

9/2

Form: 6-0051 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
6yo who ended a three-year losing run when scoring off a career-low mark over C&D last month; back up 3lb in the weights but he travelled smoothly for a long way last time and could be a big factor again if this sets up for his closing style.
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7th

1

(10)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Sandret

11st 5lb

J: Mr Liam Baxter

T: Sam England

Unproven on ground softer than good; far from solid on his efforts this term; however, won this race (narrowly) off 1lb higher 12 months ago and has clear possibilities if back in similar form.

10/1

8th

1

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:35 Beverley

Sandret

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Won at Redcar and Thirsk for today's rider last season (both over 1m on good ground), but hasn't shown the same level of form in two runs this term; conditions suit and back on last winning mark.

20/1

8th

3

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Sandret

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Veteran who has been ridden by Rebecca Hitchen since joining current yard, posting form figures of 31216; hindered by wide trip in AW contest on reappearance most recently; could go well with that outing under his belt.

12/1

Form: 145060 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual winner (7f/1m) in the spring but has a mixed record since his last success and was tailed off at Redcar last time; drops back in trip off a dangerous mark but he needs to bounce back again and still has a bit to prove on AW; yard also runs Jewel Of Kabeir.
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2nd

11

(3)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Dundalk (AW)

Ha Long Bay

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: R P Burns

Ordinary form since joining this stable from Adrian Keatley for whom he won two handicaps on quick ground, back-to-back in April 2022; rated 72 at this peak, now down to 48; hard to be confident, but perhaps unwise to write him off.

14/1

7th

6

(2)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Ha Long Bay

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R P Burns

Coming down the handicap and ran respectably in a C&D handicap last week; well drawn and down another 3lb here; each-way potential.

14/1

Non-runners

Sandret, Ha Long Bay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.30
Straight Forecast £11.59
Tricast £124.21
Trifecta £103.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kanakam

RP Ratings:

Dougies Dream

Telegraph:

Sandret

Daily Express:

Ron O

Daily Record:

Desert Land

The Times:

Little Jo

Daily Mail:

Saisons D'Or

NEWMARKET:

Kanakam

Daily Mirror:

Kanakam

The Sun:

Kanakam

The Star:

Kanakam

POSTDATA:

Dougies Dream

The Guardian:

Sandret