November 04 / 19.15 Newcastle (AW)

19.15

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  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.80
  • Place: £4.40

Form: -32647

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Consistent novice form; disappointing in three handicaps but may be capable of improvement if he takes well to first-time tongue-tie.
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7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

6th

7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 61123P CD BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Rider lost irons when a well-backed favourite here 17 days ago, eventually pulled up; had been in good form and remains of interest.
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7th

11

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Sugar Baby

8st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

Four wins last year, two of them coming here (5f-6f); usually seen in a lower grade though and he will need to leave his return to action well behind him.

16/1

8th

8

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Sugar Baby

8st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Peter Niven

Four wins last year, including 6f on good to firm; mark went up as a result but showed he can still be very competitive when runner-up on AW on his penultimate outing of 2025; no great record fresh so it might be best to look elsewhere this time.

12/1

2nd

1

(11)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Peter Niven

Trip and track no issue and he arrives on the back of a hard-fought win at Redcar two weeks ago (6f, good); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 682432

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
In-form maiden who ran well in first-time blinkers over C&D last week, finishing second; likely player off the same mark.
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10th

21

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Reigning Profit

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

5lb lower than last winning mark and came close to taking advantage when finding only Vantheman too strong at Hamilton (5f, good) last week; meets that rival on 5lb better terms; should be involved in the shake-up once more.

12/1

2nd

11

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Reigning Profit

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner who boasts a good record at this time of year; will always be reliant on some luck given his hold-up style, which he hasn't had this year; on a handy mark when things do fall his way again, though, and is one to consider.

6/1

5th

7

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Reigning Profit

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Trouble in running on both AW starts last month and same story at Pontefract last time, in the circumstances doing well to finish eighth of 13 from 4lb out of the handicap; he has a good record at Pontefract but could play a leading role off his proper mark today if getting the breaks.

8/1

Form: 56421 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Not well treated under a penalty for last week's Nottingham win (future mark 2lb lower) but he's still unexposed and is on the shortlist.
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8

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

High Opinion

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Shaped as if in need of comeback run at Nottingham (5f, good; sixth of eight) in April; has some decent C&D form to his name and is 10lb lower (and claimer ridden) than when seeing off Our Absent Friends here in August 2024; foolish to discount hastily.

10/1

6th

5

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Bryan Smart

More miss than hit in 2025 but back on a good mark as a result and a record of two wins and two seconds from his five outings over this C&D means a revival can't be ruled out back from four months off.

13/2

6

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 6lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Acts on soft; three wins in summer 2024, the first over C&D; two creditable minor honours this May/July but opposable on what he's done since.

14/1

Form: 521946 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner; close sixth over C&D returned to this sphere last week; again shouldn't be far away.
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8

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Five-time C&D winner, including twice around this time last year, who's on the downgrade now; is handicapped accordingly but has had a good few chances in similar company of late.

10/1

3rd

6

(2)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, in rear on far side of group, headway and went third inside final furlong, kept on

6/1

7

(6)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jessica Macey

Should be winning races off his reduced mark and the return to 6f looks a good move judged on recent efforts; four of his 12 wins have come over C&D; high on the list.

4/1

20/1

Form: 534860 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has nine turf wins on his CV; 0-7 on AW and finished down the field in last five attempts in this sphere; something to prove.
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7th

11

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Placed at Musselburgh last weekend but recorded a meagre RPR; the veteran remains on a near two-year losing spell.

20/1

10

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

John Kirkup

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Veteran who has not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear on his last four outings; others appeal more.

25/1

12

(8)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

John Kirkup

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Veteran who is versatile ground-wise but he's not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear in last three starts; down the list.

25/1

Form: -65285 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Turf winner for previous yard; ran well in that sphere on debut for new stable; his AW form figures (3668) don't augur well, however.
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3rd

10

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time C&D winner, latterly off 4lb higher in February; fine on Polytrack but the return here is an obvious plus off a career-low mark and he's another with claims in an open handicap.

10/1

5th

1

(6)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 9lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Ended 2025 with a win at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in December; has had some ups and downs since but he came from off the pace to finish a creditable third at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) two weeks ago; now 3lb lower than for his last success and has claims if he can build on that last run.

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

King Of Speed

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Ended 2025 with victory at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in December and largely in good nick this term, a close fifth in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap two weeks ago; not ruled out off a 2lb lower mark.

14/1

Form: 542051 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D last month, proving suited by the return to AW and taking record in this sphere to 2-5; may have more to offer; respected.
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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

Form: 254535 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Respectable fifth at Southwell two weeks ago when back from a break; now returns to the scene of her sole win; not dismissed.
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5

(6)

6th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

19:35 Lingfield (AW)

Pepper Streak

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Daniel O’Brien

Poor strike-rate but she went close at Southwell in December off a 2lb higher mark; off for 134 days prior to this stable debut (same owner); others have more pressing claims.

25/1

8th

6

(6)

23rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Pepper Streak

9st 4lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

raced freely, pressed leader, led from under 4f out

10/1

6th

5

(4)

8th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Pepper Streak

8st 12lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Has won just one of her 15 starts but this front-runner is unexposed in the hood and, having edged down the weights, she was a good second of 14 off this mark over C&D last time out; could be bang there once more.

9/2

10th
6 (10)
Gowanlad

16/1

Form: 550707 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Recent form is substandard but the return to Newcastle may have positive effect; C&D winner off 2lb higher in February; one to consider.
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10th

13

(7)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanlad

9st 3lb

J: Madi Patzelt

T: Philip Kirby

midfield

16/1

13th

9

(5)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Thirsk

Gowanlad

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

raced near side

14/1

10th

6

(9)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanlad

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Philip Kirby

All three wins on Tapeta, the latest over 5f here a year ago; now 6lb lower, but he has finished out of the frame in all eight starts since that success so doubts over whether he can take advantage.

14/1

20/1

Form: 12-900 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Out of sorts on turf since returning from layoff; however, has a progressive record on AW and could revive back in this sphere.
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7th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player.

13/2

7th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player.

13/2

9th

2

(10)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

upset in stalls, in rear, steady headway into midfield over 4f out, no extra over 2f out

7/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: -50800 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Turf winner as a 2yo; not solid on 2022 form and though beaten just 3l here last time she was a 50-1 tenth in that race; other preferred.
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12th

1

(7)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mytilda

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Craig Lidster

Turf winner as a 2yo; not solid on 2022 form and though beaten just 3l here last time she was a 50-1 tenth in that race; other preferred.

25/1

10th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mytilda

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Craig Lidster

slowly away, in rear, ridden and headway on near side of group over 1f out, no impression final 110yds

33/1

1

(11)

3rd Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mytilda

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Fair 5f winner in 2021 for Philip Makin but he's yet to fire for his current yard, racing alone when beating only one at Ripon (5f) nine days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

20/1

Form: 147-07 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Below-par seventh to Golden Rainbow here last month when having only his second run of the year; now 0-6 on AW.
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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

16/1

Form: 629218

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
6f turf scorer on final run for Kevin Ryan; well below that form on debut for new stable; something to prove in this scenario.
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3rd

7

(3)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Crypto Quest

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £93.00
Straight Forecast £52.00
Tricast £318.91
Trifecta £830.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Reigning Profit

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Rainbow

Telegraph:

High Opinion

Daily Mirror:

Thrilla In Manila

The Times:

Sugar Baby

The Sun:

Phoenix Star

RP Ratings:

John Kirkup

POSTDATA:

Reigning Profit

Daily Mail:

Reigning Profit

D Express:

High Opinion

The Guardian:

Golden Rainbow

Daily Record:

Golden Rainbow

The Star:

Thrilla In Manila