October 18 / 15.38 Newcastle (AW)

15.38

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  • Prize money: £7560
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 173466 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a bright start to his second stint with Jim Goldie, winning two Ayr handicaps; hasn't always had the rub of the green since but others appeal more.
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6/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 021202 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Only picked off close home in the Ayr Bronze Cup last month (first-time blinkers, retained); 3lb higher mark here asks a stiffer question of him but he still brings relatively low mileage.
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7th

4

(8)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fast And Loose

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Sole win in 16 starts came at Catterick (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in July last year; 2lb lower than when beaten a nose at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, but well held the last twice which raises doubts despite the drop in grade.

9/1

15th

20

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Fast And Loose

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

Can lead; has yet to win a handicap but headed only close home by Danzan in the Bronze Cup last autumn; edged up weights and vulnerable in 2023 but can't rule out any horse with previous form at the meeting.

22/1

22

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Fast And Loose

9st 7lb

T: Kevin Ryan

8/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 612773 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Beat Fast And Loose in a Ripon maiden in June and he's 3lb better off with that rival today; two latest runs have been perfectly respectable; stable also run Aasser.
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2nd

1

(2)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Thirsk

Tothenines

10st 1lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

Just one win to his name but he regularly ran to an RPR in the 80s through the winter and his penultimate start at Ripon (1m, soft) wasn't bad in the context of this race; disconcerting to see him dropped to this grade but no surprise were he to prove too classy.

11/4

12th

5

(8)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Tothenines

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Weighted to be involved on 7f Tapeta form in midwinter but he can lose ground at the start and, with no experience of Polytrack, he has something to prove against rivals who handle the surface well.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

20th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Ripon

Tothenines

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: K R Burke

Sole success came over 6f on good ground last June; mostly consistent since, including in his autumn/winter campaign on AW, but he missed the break and was never involved in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return to turf 19 days ago.

7/1

4th
2 (10)
Aasser

6/1

Form: -16228 D

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
His first four runs were on AW, runner-up twice before winning at Wolverhampton and Lingfield (handicap debut; strong performance); fair form on turf afterwards, including in headgear; gelded in July; returns to AW with some untapped potential.
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4th

2

(10)

18th Oct 2022

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0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Newcastle (AW)

Aasser

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon bit short of room, switched sharply right towards near side over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, no impression towards finish, lost third post

6/1

20/1

Form: 610590 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Hit-and-miss profile but he has two wins this year, including strong form at Hamilton in July (off 2lb higher); 0-9 on AW but fully effective on Tapeta; revival wouldn't be a huge surprise.
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8th

9

(3)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Pontefract

Rathbone

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 9lb lower than when completing a double last September and he got a bit closer to the target at Windsor ten days ago; finished second off a 4lb higher mark in this race last year; revival imminent.

10/1

9th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Rathbone

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 7lb lower than when completing a double last September but has finished no better than ninth on his six outings since.

33/1

9th

7

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:45 Doncaster

Rathbone

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

awkward start, in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 454161 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
He was winning the same Newmarket handicap for the third time when seeing off ten rivals last month (6f, good); 5-12 at this track and a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.
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3rd

13

(5)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Newmarket (July)

Equiano Springs

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Tate

Three heavy defeats at big prices in 6f handicaps at York this summer; easy to write off this 11yo on that evidence but he comes alive at Newmarket (six wins and three placed efforts from 14 visits) and he is 9lb lower than when a close third behind Spring Bloom and Dashing Dick in this race last year; revival would come as no surprise.

20/1

15th

16

(1)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:13 York

Equiano Springs

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tom Tate

Had C&D form earlier in career; losing run goes back two years and although well treated on some good placed runs over 6f in 2024 he hasn't looked likely to capitalise so far this year.

66/1

Form: 815150 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner; two turf wins in the summer and he still looks feasibly treated judged on his defeat of 16 rivals at Haydock in August; down the field in the Ayr Silver Cup but this should be more manageable.
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2

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Devils Angel

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner but beaten 7l and 10l since changing trainers, latterly at Laytown when backed into favouritism for a claimer.

12/1

4th

2

(9)

4th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Devils Angel

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022 and his fifth on turf; weighted to confirm recent Curragh form with American In Paris; trainer is back in business after 12 years without a Flat runner and saddled a 33-1 winner at Tipperary on Sunday.

100/30

6

(13)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Devils Angel

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Kingsley

T: Raymond Hurley

Five-time turf winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022; has come up short off revised mark since and starts out for a new yard here; others appeal more.

16/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 310212 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Career has been one of steady progress, adding wins here (5f) and at Thirsk this year; ran as well as he ever has when a close second at Pontefract last month; edging up the weights but he needs taking seriously.
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3

(9)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Runninwild

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Ann Duffield

Secured back-to-back wins over 6f here last summer but hasn't looked with it in his two runs this season.

16/1

3

(9)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Runninwild

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Ann Duffield

Secured back-to-back wins over 6f here last summer but hasn't looked with it in his two runs this season.

16/1

16/1

Form: 011085 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
The handicapper has been in charge following two turf wins (6f, good) in midsummer; this looks a warm race in which to try to resume his progress.
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3rd

10

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today.

10/1

5th

12

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Quest For Fun

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has plenty of C&D form, notably wins in 2023 and 2025 (good to soft) and respectable fourth (off current mark) in this race 12 months ago; thereabouts provided he improves on efforts elsewhere this term.

13/2

5th

8

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Quest For Fun

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

He finished down the field in this race 12 months ago but he has had the benefit of a run this time around and a promising effort it was too, shuffled back at a crucial stage but keeping on close home (7f, good to soft); his record at York suggests one eye may be on next month's Dante meeting but he's more than capable off this mark.

12/1

Form: 894950 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-3 on AW but has shown promise here; not beaten far in the Ayr Bronze Cup but he failed to fire back at Ayr three weeks ago; others preferred for win purposes.
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5th

3

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Jordan Electrics

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jim Goldie

Spent last year in the grip of the handicapper after seven wins in 2024; more leniently treated now and ran respectably when sixth of 28 in the 7f Victoria Cup at Ascot; seemed unsuited by drop back to 5f next time; this intermediate trip is probably ideal these days and he commands respect.

10/1

9th

1

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Nine course wins to his name from 22 starts here (3-7 over C&D); in good form of late, having spent last year in the grip of the handicapper, but that was over 7f and whether he still has the toe for 5f, at his age off this mark, is the question; yard also runs Woohoo.

6/1

6th

22

(27)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Jordan Electrics

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran who had raced only over sprint distances until a resurgent effort (second of 18) upped to 7f at Newmarket last time; goes back up in class and seems unlikely to land a Victoria Cup aged ten; gained last five wins, all in 2024, at Hamilton.

33/1

10/1

Form: 872400 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins early in the year, looking good on the second occasion; ran well on his first two starts back from a gelding operation in July but he hasn't been at his peak the last twice; on a dangerous mark if the return to Tapeta inspires him.
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6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Five AW wins but losing run is mounting up; needs a fast pace to aim at and is slipping down the weights; likely to come good again one of these days.

6/1

12th
8 (1)
Oso Rapido

16/1

Form: 168420 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won at Catterick in July and was back at that level when finishing off well for second at Redcar last month; down the field in the Ayr Silver Cup latest; C&D winner last November; not a forlorn hope.
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6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

7th

1

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Oso Rapido

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened

7/2

12/1

Form: 114678 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Four-time 5f winner, two of them at this track; last two defeats have come in Listed company and this will prove more suitable; stays 6f but she would be more interesting over 5f.
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16th

8

(17)

21st Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

18:25 Bath

Lovely Mana

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: John S O’Donoghue

Dual handicap winner for George Boughey last summer who's been running respectably for her new yard this year; she has plenty on at the weights from stall 17 though.

50/1

6th

3

(6)

8th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Cork

Lovely Mana

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

midfield

25/1

4th

2

(7)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Dundalk (AW)

Lovely Mana

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John Stephen O’Donoghue

held up in midfield, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

4/1

Form: 114487 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
His last six wins have come at this track; only 1lb higher than for the last of them and he should be sharper for last month's return to action; others still more appealing.
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7th

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Tough 9yo who has won four 6f handicaps here this year; form dipped last time, however, and returning to 7f isn't enough to tempt.

9/1

9th

1

(2)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has won four of his five races, all over C&D, this year, his latest win coming last Tuesday when getting home by 0.5l; up 6lb but has won off higher marks in the past; should go well

7/2

1st

9

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sprightly 9yo who completed a quick hat-trick of front-running C&D wins last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark here on Wednesday; upped in grade but likely to give another good account.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £62.90
Straight Forecast £141.04
Tricast £1756.37
Trifecta £2282.30

Selections

The Guardian:

Runninwild

TOPSPEED:

Lovely Mana

SPOTLIGHT:

Aasser

POSTDATA:

Water Of Leith

Telegraph:

Equiano Springs

The Times:

Fast And Loose

RP Ratings:

Asadjumeirah

Daily Mail:

Runninwild

Daily Mirror:

Runninwild

The Sun:

Runninwild

Daily Record:

Runninwild

NEWMARKET:

Lovely Mana

THE NORTH:

Aasser

The Star:

Water Of Leith

Daily Express:

Equiano Springs