October 24 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

Talksport Powered By Fans Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Talksport Powered By Fans Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 85582

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden but he finished well to snatch second in 6f nursery here (5-1) two weeks ago; nudged up 2lb but that was an eyecatching effort and he looks interesting on this step back up in trip.
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8th

10

(9)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Slippin Jimmy

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Sole win came at this venue a year ago; largely consistent this season and has made the frame in two C&D contests since wearing cheekpieces, good second latest; solid claims in the retained headgear.

11/2

2nd

9

(7)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Slippin Jimmy

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won C&D nursery last October and has made the frame on five of his six starts this year, most recently when fourth over C&D in first-time cheekpieces (retained) this month; 1lb lower today and likely to be on the premises again.

4/1

4th

10

(11)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Slippin Jimmy

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 543542

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts in 7f nurseries (good/heavy) in his last two starts but was beaten 4l when second of six at Haydock ten days ago and that took his record to 0-8; others look stronger.
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2nd

6

(6)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Beach Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

led, ridden and hard pressed when edged left over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, headed towards finish

10/1

2nd

5

(1)

14th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:33 Haydock

Beach Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong

7/2

4th

6

(10)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Beach Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

sweating, led, headed but prominent after 3f, kept on but held inside final furlong

7/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 6886

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well held in all four starts including a 7f nursery at Yarmouth (good to soft; tongue-tie added) two weeks ago; still has potential but she needs to significantly raise her game and yard also runs the progressive hat-trick seeker Solitary Trees.
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21th

14

(16)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Attrazione

9st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

AW winner in Britain in 2022; first run for this stable (at Tipperary a year ago) was respectable; two poor attempts since, the most recent in a claimer at Dundalk in March.

25/1

7th

4

(9)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Attrazione

9st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

Won a 1m AW handicap in UK in 2022 but was well beaten in two starts for this yard last summer and others are preferred.

25/1

16/1

Form: 686

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
No progress when in mid-division at biggish prices in three novice events (6f/7f) since August; still early days and now switches to a nursery but he needs to step up on his AW debut.
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10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

11/2

Form: 265222 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
His Lingfield win (7f, Polytrack) came off 10lb lower in July but he's finished runner-up on Tapeta (8.6f) and turf (1m) in his last three starts; should go well again back at this trip and he's respected.
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3rd

12

(11)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zakram

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Exposed 3yo whose record is only 1-26; however, he's currently in a consistent vein of form and went down by only a neck at Lingfield (1m, AW) eight days ago; has a fighting chance off same mark.

6/1

2nd

7

(3)

5th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Zakram

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: David O’Meara

Sole win (25 races) was in July 2022 over 7f here; consistent in recent outings, runner-up to Neptune Legend over C&D last time, and has a cracking each-way chance once again.

11/4

Form: 3099

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed ability when third at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on her debut in July but she's been a long way below that form in three runs since including on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (6f) in August; now goes back up in trip but she needs a transformation after a short break.
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8th

5

(5)

1st Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Mother India

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

prominent

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

16th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mother India

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Regressive maiden who's done half her racing in sprints; didn't prove stamina for 1m in a small field at Kempton last time (first-time tongue-tie) and it wouldn't say much for the rest were she up to winning this.

16/1

3rd

4

(3)

6th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Mother India

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

led, pushed along when headed over 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 006

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Well held at big prices in all three runs, most recently when 8l sixth of ten in a Newmarket maiden (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; still unexposed and this is more realistic on nursery debut but he needs improvement on this switch to AW.
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4th

5

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inverinate

9st 10lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Ismail Mohammed

Sole win (13 races) came over 7f on Chelmsford AW in July; has mostly run respectably since; experiment with 1m2f on latest start did not work out and he has a place chance back at 7f today.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

12th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Leicester

Inverinate

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed

took keen hold, briefly led early, prominent

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 720843 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden and his form has been up and down so far; went close in Fairyhouse claimer (7f, good) in his final run in Ireland last month but he needs more back in a nursery on his stable/AW debut.
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0

7

(1)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

15:00 Goodwood

Texas Boy

9st 2lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Mark Gillard

Exposed 3yo maiden who looks far from solid judged on 2023 form and has plenty to find on ratings in this field; best watched on debut for fourth trainer.

50/1

11th

9

3rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Texas Boy

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Syd Hosie

Twice placed on the Flat in Ireland but has been mostly poor in eight British starts, the latest pair for this yard; hurdle debut.

33/1

Form: 49609

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
No impact in three novice/maiden events and he's been beaten 10l or more in nurseries (6f/7f) in his last two starts; dropped another 3lb but he needs blinkers to make a big difference back on AW.
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9th

10

(11)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Knights Artist

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear throughout

25/1

9th

10

(6)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Knights Artist

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, ridden and dropped to rear over 3f out, soon no chance

25/1

13th

17

(7)

12th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Thirsk

Knights Artist

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

awkward start, in touch with leaders on far side of group, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 1f out

12/1

Form: 182211

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Progressive gelding who made it 3-7 in nurseries when completing a double at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last Tuesday; has a penalty back at this trip but that was a smooth success last time and he could continue on the upgrade; major player again.
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10th

2

(10)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solitary Trees

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced against near rail 2f out, soon hung right and weakened (jockey said gelding hung right-handed)

9/4

1st

1

(1)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Solitary Trees

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: George Boughey

prominent, going easily over 2f out, soon led, pushed along and quickened over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, easily

2/1

1st

5

(3)

13th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Solitary Trees

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

bumped start, midfield, headway from 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong

7/2

16/1

Form: 755

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has shaped with promise in the last two of her three runs, most recently when a fading fifth of nine in a Brighton maiden (1m, good to soft) 20 days ago; cheekpieces are now added and she's a possible improver back at this trip on her nursery debut; one to keep an eye on.
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5th

2

(5)

19th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Do It For Love

8st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Ryan

in rear, headway before halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

4/1

4th

8

(7)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Do It For Love

9st 1lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Ryan

Up and down in her short career to date and her best runs have come on turf; will need to improve on her well-held third of seven in Chelmsford novice two weeks ago.

16/1

4

(10)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Do It For Love

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Up and down in her short career to date and her best runs have come on turf; will need to improve on her well-held third of seven in Chelmsford novice two weeks ago.

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Payout
Exacta £23.40
Straight Forecast £22.08
Tricast £530.34
Trifecta £651.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Solitary Trees

The Guardian:

Slippin Jimmy

POSTDATA:

Zakram

The Star:

Texas Boy

RP Ratings:

Solitary Trees

NEWMARKET:

Solitary Trees

Telegraph:

Solitary Trees

Daily Mirror:

Solitary Trees

Daily Mail:

Slippin Jimmy

The Sun:

Slippin Jimmy

Daily Record:

Slippin Jimmy

The Times:

Zakram

D Express:

Zakram