October 18 / 17.20 Newcastle (AW)

17.20

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 054205 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to last spring's 2yo novice win but was second off 3lb higher over 6f on turf in August and his fifth over that trip at Hamilton last month was also a good effort; could have a say.
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8th

6

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Proved resurgent with close third at Newcastle most recently; this five-time AW scorer remains well treated on best form; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Conditions no problem but only ninth behind a couple of these over C&D last week and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend; type to come good again soon.

12/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D win 12 months ago came off an 8lb higher mark; pick of this summer's form gives him claims but he has suffered heavy defeats on his last three starts; too much to prove for now.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 318356 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Didn't get home after racing too freely over 6f last month; will appreciate this dip back into Class 6 and is a big player if judged on her close third off today's mark over C&D earlier in September.
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6th

1

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Basholo

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Won twice over C&D in late 2025, the latter success coming off a 2lb higher mark; more recent efforts need bettering but this is likely to be run to suit and dropping back into a 0-60 could see her bounce back to form.

12/1

10th

4

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Basholo

9st 6lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual Wolverhampton winner in the autumn but not at her best on her last four starts; slipping in the weights but others still make more appeal.

14/1

4th

2

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Basholo

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual C&D winner in the autumn but her form has cooled since the turn of the year and she'll probably need a career-best performance to have any chance off her current mark.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 135221 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In good form over 6f on turf this summer, and coped well with drop back to 5f when scoring at Catterick (good to soft) three weeks ago; subsequent 5lb rise demands more but this return to Tapeta won't be a problem.
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12th

11

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Polam Lane

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

A fair 5f/6f winner in 2022 but he's yet to offer much in three runs this season after a 19-month absence; he's falling in the weights but still needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

7th

9

(3)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:50 Carlisle

Polam Lane

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders, weakened final furlong

12/1

11th

2

(1)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Polam Lane

11st 2lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

A two-time 5f/6f scorer in 2022 but off for 19 months before beating only one in 5f Catterick handicap five days ago; he should take a step forward now.

8/1

8/1

Form: 127594 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Snapped a losing run at Pontefract (5f, good) this summer and last month's keeping-on fourth at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) was perfectly respectable; however, she often becomes outpaced in her races and others here are preferred for win purposes.
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5

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Lady Celia

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July and is now 2lb lower; not written off but she has something to prove having been well beaten at Newcastle in March on her sole outing this year.

12/1

14/1

Form: 213566 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Back from break with two respectable C&D runs this autumn and now back on same mark as when winning over C&D in March; probably won't be far away.
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6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Joshua R

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Helen Cuthbert

towards rear

50/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Joshua R

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Helen Cuthbert

towards rear

50/1

12

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Joshua R

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

Two C&D wins; not found his form this year and although he might come good over the winter, others have less to prove this time.

33/1

Form: 57607

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed after five starts and his tendency to race too freely is a worry but he bettered his disappointing handicap debut (7f) when midfield here (6f) on Friday; today's drop to 5f could be a good move.
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9th

9

(5)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

King Of Europe

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Nine-race maiden; not disgraced over 6f at Thirsk last week but needs to show improvement; yet to be placed.

14/1

5th

11

(7)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

King Of Europe

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Moderate form so far and makes no particular appeal back on turf.

25/1

12th

12

(1)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Europe

9st 1lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in seven starts from 5f to 7f; no better for a tongue-tie on last week's seasonal return; something to prove for now.

12/1

Form: 2147-0 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner in 2021 but returned from ten-month absence with down-the-field run at Ayr four weeks ago and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.
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10th

6

(6)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Thrilla In Manila

9st 5lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

prominent

25/1

7th

7

(1)

12th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Thrilla In Manila

10st 3lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Paul Midgley

led at fast pace, joined halfway

14/1

7th

6

(6)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:26 Southwell (AW)

Thrilla In Manila

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Triple winner on grass; broke his AW duck in C&D contest 17 days ago, beating The Tron and Brandy Station; back up 3lb but remains competitively treated on best turf form.

8/1

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8th
14 (2)
Embla

5/1

Form: 665592 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 15 starts but seemed to benefit from the combination of drop to 5f and fitting of first-time cheekpieces when close second over C&D three weeks ago; may yet have more to offer over this trip.
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4th

2

(5)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Alan Brown

Wins have come on Tapeta and boasts a patchy record at best on turf; has lacked consisency this year, typically failing to back up her Musselburgh third (behind two of these) when well held on the AW last time.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Alan Brown

Has modest 2-34 strike-rate but one win was gained over this C&D, and she didn't get the best of runs before keeping on well for close third in this grade at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago; more appealing than most.

5/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Alan Brown

in touch with leaders, headway but waiting for room over 1f out, in the clear and ran on final 110yds, just held

20/1

Form: 151451 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Three wins from last six turf starts; competes off career-high mark here but is suited by this C&D and must be considered in her current form.
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5th

6

(11)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Red Allure

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prominent racer; not disgraced on stable debut at Hamilton last month but failed to back it up 11 days later; drop to classified company should help and she is one to consider.

6/1

9th

7

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

18:30 Hamilton

Red Allure

8st 13lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual C&D scorer who made an encouraging start for Adrian Nicholls after seven weeks off when fourth of ten over C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago, fading late on; a player with that run under her belt off 1lb lower.

6/1

4th

4

(7)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

16:52 Hamilton

Red Allure

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Nicholls

started quickly, led

4/1

Form: 794830 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Gained all seven wins over C&D but the latest was in September 2020; gave good account when third here last month but his latest run was disappointing and he's not one to rely upon nowadays.
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10th

11

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

led

25/1

10th

11

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

led

25/1

10th

7

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight-time C&D winner who's into the veteran stage and on the downgrade, arriving on a losing run of 18; is entitled to have come on for last month's Southwell run, following a short break, and the return here will suit.

10/1

12/1

Form: 265858

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Never involved after blindfold was removed late last time (first run in blinkers) but his fifth at Southwell two starts ago was a pretty good effort and he's on a tempting mark now.
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11th

12

(14)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Jungle Bee

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tim Easterby

alone against near rail, in touch with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

8th

9

(5)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Jungle Bee

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

blindfold off late, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and some headway inside final furlong, made no telling impression (jockey said blind got stuck and required two attempts to remove)

16/1

5th

6

(10)

22nd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Jungle Bee

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance over 1f out, held final 110yds

20/1

12th
10 (8)
Tanasoq

14/1

Form: 543899 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has better strike-rate on turf but won over C&D in 2021 and has become quite well treated on some of this year's form; no surprise if he features.
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12th

14

(8)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tanasoq

8st 4lb

J: Shannon Watts

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, towards rear throughout

40/1

12th

10

(8)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Tanasoq

8st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, blindfold off late, slowly away, ducked left start, in rear and outpaced throughout (jockey said that the gelding had his head pushed against the front of the stalls, making it difficult to remove the blindfold)

14/1

9th

2

(9)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Tanasoq

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

never better than mid-division

10/1

Form: 674000

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Down the field on all three starts for new stable but not beaten far over C&D 11 days ago, having been denied clear run in closing stages; another 4lb lower today and has a tongue-tie fitted; not ruled out.
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3

(12)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Unfinishedsympathy

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Tjade Collier

Down the field on all three starts for new stable but not beaten far over C&D 11 days ago, having been denied clear run in closing stages; another 4lb lower today and has a tongue-tie fitted; not ruled out.

25/1

10th

1

(8)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Unfinishedsympathy

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Tjade Collier

towards rear in centre of group, outpaced and pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, made no telling impression

20/1

14th

11

(6)

4th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:15 York

Unfinishedsympathy

8st 11lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tjade Collier

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and weakened halfway

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £93.40
Straight Forecast £79.63
Tricast £275.79
Trifecta £809.70

Selections

The Guardian:

Embla

RP Ratings:

Polam Lane

SPOTLIGHT:

Basholo

Daily Mirror:

Lady Celia

Daily Express:

Red Allure

Daily Mail:

Another Angel

POSTDATA:

Tanasoq

The Times:

Basholo

The Sun:

Embla

Daily Record:

Embla

Telegraph:

Polam Lane

The Star:

Polam Lane