November 15 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 574732 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Scored over 6f and 7f at this course in autumn 2020; ran well over 6f back here the last twice, going down narrowly on latest occasion; big player provided he's as effective back at 5f and in first-time blinkers.
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11

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Three course wins early in the year and he is now 3lb lower than for the latest of them; dropped down the weights on the back of some disappointing turf runs and he should be a more potent force back under these conditions.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 164058 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Weighted to the hilt off current mark but can't be dismissed in this scenario, being a triple C&D winner; below par over 6f last time.
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14th

10

(13)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Glorious Rio

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

held up in rear

25/1

9th

7

(1)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Glorious Rio

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

Course winner (5f; August 2021); now rated 21lb lower than when last successful at Carlisle the following summer; it is difficult to be enthused though by his latest effort at Nottingham (5f, soft; ninth of 11, beaten 8l); others preferred.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 626354

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has consistent form, close fourth over C&D most recently (first attempt at 5f); may build on that effort, as she's unexposed at the minimum trip; respected off same mark.
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7th

2

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Carlton And Co

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Weighted to her best still, despite having run poorly in two starts back; the visor worn for last year's three wins returns today, which is an obvious plus point and could bring about an improved showing.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

25/1

Form: 140008 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Last five wins have come at Musselburgh; not at best here the last twice; percentage call is to oppose him.
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10th

3

(3)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Primos Comet

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear throughout

7/1

Form: 311530 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Major yard; successful twice on turf in the summer; well held at Ascot when last seen but has possibilities back down in grade, provided she takes well to first-time headgear; went close on sole AW run.
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10th

5

(5)

28th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Love Trophy Power

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Varian

Won twice on turf this summer but seems to have had her limitations exposed since her Yarmouth win in July; ran okay tried in cheekpieces at Newcastle 13 days ago but others have more pressing claims today.

10/1

5th

3

(3)

15th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Love Trophy Power

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Major yard; successful twice on turf in the summer; well held at Ascot when last seen but has possibilities back down in grade, provided she takes well to first-time headgear; went close on sole AW run.

5/1

11th

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Ascot

Love Trophy Power

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

held up in behind leaders up the centre, groups merged halfway, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

9/1

11/2

Form: 243739 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame several times this year; lesser effort over C&D last time but has a good chance off current mark provided he bounces back.
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6th

6

(6)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Never Dark

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Iain Jardine

Winner of nine races, all over 5f including two here, but has dropped 18lb below his last winning mark for a reason; didn't show enough on his recent return from nine months off to make him of immediate interest.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Never Dark

10st 8lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run and he ended 2025 below par in 5f handicaps at Hamilton and Haydock last autumn; needs to hit the ground running after eight months off.

20/1

7th

8

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Haydock

Never Dark

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Iain Jardine

C&D winner in 2023; landed a ninth win when scoring at Hamilton last September and finished third to Impressor there (also 5f, soft) last month; reared in stalls and weakened quickly at that venue one week later, though; career-low mark can only help.

16/1

Form: 710400 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner in Ireland; far from solid judged on his record (form figures 0400) for new stable this autumn; others preferred.
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1st

4

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:55 Bath

Speedacus

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected.

14/1

13th

5

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Speedacus

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Butler

Five-time winner over 5f on turf; out of form since joining present yard, but has dropped to a good mark and may do better on return from a break.

25/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 557309 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Seven wins on turf for Charles Hills; well below par on debut for new yard; something to prove back on AW (0-10 in this sphere).
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8th

9

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Spoof

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Veteran; all 12 wins have been over 5f and is ideally suited by plenty of give in the ground; hasn't been out since Doncaster win in March (5f, good to soft); has plenty in his favour and should go well again.

13/2

1st

3

(16)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Spoof

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Veteran with 11 wins but the most recent was back in October 2023; starts this campaign off a reduced mark but others look safer.

25/1

12/1

Form: 339880 D

Last run: 109 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two respectable efforts in April; regressive subsequently and has been absent since July; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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8th

9

(10)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spanish Angel

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Conditions to suit and he should be well up to making an impact at this level; drawn wide, however, and others come here with less to prove.

12/1

7th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spanish Angel

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time course scorer who is a stone below last winning mark; however, has weak claims on his bare form this winter.

20/1

7th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spanish Angel

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time course scorer who is a stone below last winning mark; however, has weak claims on his bare form this winter.

20/1

10th
10 (1)
Gunnerside

25/1

Form: 2-9000 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Progressive in 2021; not in anything like the same form since returning from significant layoff; major revival is needed.
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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

11/2

Form: 400604 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent on turf this term; posted one of his better efforts last time and remains well treated on peak form; return to AW is the main question mark (not seen in this sphere since 2019).
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11th

8

(6)

15th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wrenthorpe

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Inconsistent on turf this term; posted one of his better efforts last time and remains well treated on peak form; return to AW is the main question mark (not seen in this sphere since 2019).

11/2

4th

5

(3)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:45 Nottingham

Wrenthorpe

9st 3lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

led at fast pace, shaken up over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed final 110yds, no extra and lost two places towards finish

9/2

13th

13

(14)

1st Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Wrenthorpe

8st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out (jockey said gelding weakened quickly in the final 2 furlongs; vet said a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities)

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.30
Straight Forecast £15.83
Tricast £56.48
Trifecta £79.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Never Dark

SPOTLIGHT:

Pockley

The Star:

Carlton And Co

NEWMARKET:

Love Trophy Power

RP Ratings:

Glorious Rio

Daily Mirror:

Spanish Angel

The Sun:

Wrenthorpe

The Times:

Pockley

The Guardian:

Pockley

Daily Record:

Pockley

POSTDATA:

Never Dark

Telegraph:

Never Dark

Daily Mail:

Never Dark

D Express:

Never Dark