October 14 / 19.15 Newcastle (AW)

19.15

Standard

Market Lane Handicap

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Market Lane Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.70
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 482683

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
4yo maiden who has been placed several times, most recently over C&D (with visor reapplied) on latest outing; hard to bank on him winning, with record 0-17, but he again has each-way possibilities.
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11th

7

(13)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:20 Newcastle (AW)

Hardy

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

in touch with leaders

5/1

4th

4

(6)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hardy

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Had a couple of today's rivals behind when landing a C&D classified race in January; nicely on top at the finish and ought to be very competitive if showing up in similar form 64 days on.

9/2

1st

5

(8)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Hardy

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Three efforts since his C&D win last autumn will need forgiving but this is easier and perhaps the visor coming off again will help; is one of the likelier types.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 305741 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery prior to opening his account in similar event here three weeks ago, proving suited by the drop to 7f (raced at 1m-1m4f previously) and beating How Bizarre by a neck; could well build on that success; major player up just 1lb.
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10th

7

(13)

1st Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hart Fell

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Kevin Frost

Wind surgery in June has done the trick, winning over C&D in September before a close second back here 18 days ago (picked off by a fast-finishing Hardy late on); latest 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hart Fell

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Kevin Frost

prominent, went second over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, headed post

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £12.10

Form: 208305

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden; mixed results in 2022; has place claims on the pick of her 1m-1m2f form but enough to prove back over 7f for first time in two years.
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8th

4

(1)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Ripon

Lady Ziana

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

29-race maiden; her best form for previous stable came over 7f (unraced over shorter) but she's been tailed off in two runs for Paul Midgley; something to prove.

12/1

11th

8

(11)

31st May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:40 Beverley

Lady Ziana

9st 3lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Longstanding maiden who was well beaten on seasonal/stable debut in March; some headgear returns and she had some minor honours last term but she is not the percentage call for win purposes.

14/1

10th

6

(7)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Lady Ziana

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

prominent

8/1

Form: 599968

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Along with Bobby Joe Leg he met traffic issues over C&D 18 days ago; however, based on overall bare form he needs major improvement.
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9th

5

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Readily landed a division of this race last year and sole win since came in C&D classified contest 34 days ago; should go well, for all that he might be vulnerable to younger legs.

7/1

1st

12

(4)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual C&D handicap winner who's run respectably on his last five starts (all classifieds); beaten just 1l (7f; first-time blinkers, now removed) at Newcastle one week ago and he'll likely be on the premises once more.

8/1

5th

8

(10)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

C&D winner who has finished third in classified events on three of his four starts this year; first-time blinkers won't need to give him too much extra.

7/1

14/1

Form: 711388 CD

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Absent since two turf defeats in April; ran creditably here in March when bidding for a Newcastle hat-trick and the return to this venue looks a plus; lack of recent match practice is the possible negative.
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8th

5

(1)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

5/1

1st

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Latest three wins at 6f/7f in early 2023 but he confirmed he's perfectly effective over C&D when running well against a next-time winner in January (first-time visor); another sound effort back over 7f since; solid claims for in-form yard.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Five wins here including two over this trip; one of his better recent efforts when second of 11 in a 0-50 classified event over 1m here (first-time visor) 12 days ago; could go well but a losing run of 21 tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 202263 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on turf two years ago but recent form includes a couple of sound efforts at this course, namely a close second over 7f and keeping-on third over 6f; enters calculations off unaltered mark.
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4th

3

(9)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:08 Nottingham

Enderman

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Poor strike-rate but one of his two successes came over C&D; creditable effort in a Ripon handicap (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago and a 2lb drop makes him eligible for this grade for the first time; looks highly likely to run a big race.

9/2

5

(10)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Enderman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor).

10/1

5

(10)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Enderman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor).

10/1

Form: 27-855

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
4yo maiden; not disgraced here (stable debut) three weeks ago but has something to find with Hart Fell and How Bizarre on that form.
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7th

12

(9)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

The First Hurrah

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lucinda Russell

ducked right start, towards rear of midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ran on final 110yds, never on terms

14/1

20/1

Form: 194497 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Four-time course scorer; touch better than the bare result (met traffic) here last month when returning from a break; however, now takes on two recent winners who are much less exposed.
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10th

9

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner who defied this mark over C&D in December; some creditable efforts since but he has been a bit up and down and was only sixth behind Anthropologist here last time; others preferred.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner, the latest over C&D in December, and he twice finished placed over C&D last month; certainly of interest on that form but this 12yo has gone off the boil on his last two starts.

14/1

11th

1

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to fire at Newcastle last week but this veteran had run two fine races in defeat beforehand; fully effective at this track too so no great surprise were he to rebound quickly.

12/1

Form: 449030

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 3yo maiden who was comfortably held at Redcar (7f) last time; on a handy mark but not sure what to expect from him.
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5th

11

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lucky Lucky Lucky

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win in 30 starts came in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in February, but out of the frame in all five starts since; others look more solid,

12/1

6th

3

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Lucky Lucky Lucky

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Just the one win from 29 starts but it was a similar race to this on AW in February; not at his best when last seen in April and rain would be a concern (unraced on slower than good and once a non-runner due to soft ground).

8/1

12/1

Form: 534

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability at novice level over 6f on turf; likely to stay 7f and looks open to progress now handicapping; interesting on return from break, especially if the market speaks favourably.
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10th

5

(10)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Global Context

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous

12/1

10/1

Form: 381233 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins on turf, the latest in July; consistent in that sphere since; his AW record is less compelling.
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24

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:12 Southwell (AW)

Stoney Lane

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

9th

5

(3)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stoney Lane

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

Lewis Edmunds has good recent record on him, their form figures together since the start of 2022 reading 2132; the win came at 80-1 over C&D in August and the most recent second was achieved when bouncing back last time; place claims.

13/2

2nd

7

(10)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stoney Lane

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

Battled well to cause 80-1 surprise in 7f Wolverhampton handicap in August and has since been placed in Catterick classified over this trip; subsequent defeat in soft-ground Class 5 handicap is not viewed harshly and he's more appealing than some of these.

10/1

12th
6 (2)
Jaminoz

11/4

Form: 808921 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
3yo gelding who has shown major improvement the last twice, finishing second here (1m) two weeks ago then going one better at Ayr (7f) where he recorded a clearcut win; open to further progress in current form; respected under 6lb penalty.
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5th

11

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Jaminoz

8st 12lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4-27 at Hamilton, which has dominated his itinerary but he also has two wins elsewhere; made a respectable return to Flat over C&D two weeks ago under Lexie Clarkson and could build on that to get seriously involved.

16/1

4th

6

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Jaminoz

9st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Four-time course winner, most recently over today's trip (good to soft) in September; ended 2025 with two below-par hurdle runs, though, and would appeal more on ground slower than good.

7/1

13th
7 (12)
Bearcardi

25/1

Form: 339088

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Exposed 3yo maiden; placed twice on turf in the spring but not in the same form since and a return to AW had little effect last time; needs to be perked up by removal of headgear (worn for most of 2022).
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11th

11

(12)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Bearcardi

10st 10lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Les Eyre

Arrives out of sorts, beating only one in 7f Newcastle handicap in October; visor goes back on but others are more persuasive.

16/1

13th

7

(12)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bearcardi

9st 4lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Les Eyre

prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

25/1

8th

7

(7)

29th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bearcardi

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Les Eyre

took keen hold, prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

10/1

Form: 642320 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Normally a tough sort so it's difficult to blame latest effort on being turned out quickly; close second to Hart Fell here three days earlier but is far from guaranteed to go one better; on a long losing sequence.
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13th

3

(11)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

How Bizarre

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Liam Bailey

Front-runner who won five times on turf last season (7f/1m); probably needed his return from seven months off at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, but a concern that he is 1-21 on the AW and has been well held in both starts on Polytrack.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

How Bizarre

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Enjoyed a revival and won five times on turf last season (7f-1m), including his last three races; also effective on Tapeta but a 201-day break may have checked his momentum.

12/1

1st

5

(5)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

How Bizarre

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Second in this last year and he's twice made all over 1m here this season; arrives on a hat-trick following two wins at Beverley (7.4f, heavy/good to firm) and he'll be tough to reel in if his fine form continues.

4/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £46.10
Straight Forecast £30.63
Tricast £1473.06
Trifecta £3479.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hart Fell

RP Ratings:

Jaminoz

POSTDATA:

How Bizarre

The Times:

Spirit Of Bowland

Daily Express:

Bearcardi

The Star:

The First Hurrah

Daily Mirror:

Jaminoz

Daily Record:

Jaminoz

The Guardian:

Hart Fell

Daily Mail:

Hart Fell

The Sun:

Hart Fell

Telegraph:

How Bizarre