March 31 / 18.20 Newcastle (AW)

18.20

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 37415- CD BF

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made a belated start to his career last autumn, running five times; easy winner over C&D on penultimate occasion (sole 5f attempt); withdrawn (upset in gates) on last intended run; open to further progress at this trip and looks a big player granted no problems at the stalls.
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6th

5

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle in March but well held back on turf at Doncaster later that month; freshened up since.

10/1

17th

14

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Our Absent Friends

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle 24 days ago; should give his running but others may prove better treated.

12/1

2nd

10

(8)

5th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Our Absent Friends

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a third C&D success in December and largely in good nick since, fourth of nine over C&D two weeks ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

10/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 223961 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread at Wolverhampton (6f) on Tuesday; return to 5f no issue and, despite 5lb penalty, looks hard to totally dismiss on the back of that success; however, has to overcome a career-high mark.
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6th

11

(10)

26th Sep 2024

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Murbih

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

20/1

6th

7

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Murbih

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first turf win after 17 attempts and he's struggled on the grass so far this year; others are more convincing.

25/1

9th

8

(11)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Murbih

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Antony Brittain

awkward start, prominent

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 26236- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Raced only six times (mostly on turf) in her first season last year and still isn't fully exposed; possibly one to catch on her reappearance, as sole win came first time up; interesting.
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3

(5)

7th Mar 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Ran out an easy winner in a small-field soft-ground handicap at Pontefract last spring but the handicapper took umbrage and she's found it tough going since; may have needed January's return to action but she still carries risk despite her much-reduced mark.

9/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

14/1

Form: 17630- D

Last run: 164 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner; had no luck (repeatedly short of room) in the C&D event won by Our Absent Friends when last seen; placed here the time before; could go well granted a smooth passage.
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8

(15)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

21:00 Chester

High Security

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Can have issues in the stalls and as a result isn't that consistent; did run well from the front when third at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) on penultimate start but not in the same form at Ayr since; drawn widest.

25/1

6th

3

(5)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Ayr

High Security

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

held up in last but in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression

5/1

3rd

5

(6)

4th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

High Security

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent and can have issues in the stalls, which proved a problem when a well-beaten favourite at Beverley on Wednesday (reared at the start and blindfold was removed late); however, he's well handicapped on last year's two fast-ground wins and is capable of a bold show.

5/1

5/2

Form: 116222 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Largely in good form at this course since last October; successful twice in January and runner-up in last three outings, going down narrowly latest (seven days ago); ahead of the assessor (due to go up 2lb from tomorrow) and holds strong claims.
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2

(3)

7th Nov 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Power

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Beaten 14 times since landing a 5f double here in January but placed several times here in the interim, most recently runner-up over C&D; every chance he'll be in the mix.

6/1

2nd

10

(4)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Power

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, prominent, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner

7/1

8th

9

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:57 Ayr

Kraken Power

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

prominent, weakened from 2f out

14/1

Form: 62-846 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate over the last two years but last two efforts, namely close fourth here then sixth at Wolverhampton, have been encouraging despite meeting traffic issues; possibilities granted a clear run.
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4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Sir Benedict

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

No longer the force of old but has performed well on all four starts since joining Ben Haslam in March, most recently when keeping-on third at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; big player if this race is run to suit usual come-from-behind tactics.

9/2

3rd

8

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sir Benedict

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner; style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune and he has met trouble in two of his three runs for Ben Haslam; has the ability to win at this level and stall 1, while not optimal, should at least keep him clear of some of the traffic.

9/2

4th

10

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sir Benedict

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner with bucketloads of placed efforts to his name; both runs for this yard have been respectable and the return of cheekpieces is a definite plus.

6/1

14/1

Form: 79708- C

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Kevin Ryan, including here off a stone higher mark last March; inconsistent afterwards in 2022 and sold for 6,000gns since last run; very well handicapped if in good form on debut for new yard.
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0

11

(9)

10th Nov 2023

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Ben Macdui

9st 3lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Form dipped sharply the last twice, so needs to bounce back in a major way; however, looks difficult to dismiss, having scored over C&D (off 3lb lower) on last AW appearance.

12/1

9th

5

(15)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Ben Macdui

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Smart earlier in career, when acting on soft; revived since wind surgery, winning on AW then a luckless third at Beverley (5f, good); however, he finished nearer last than first at Ayr since and left on the same mark.

12/1

15th

10

(16)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Ayr

Ben Macdui

9st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

In great form since having wind surgery, winning at Newcastle (AW) then unlucky third at Beverley (good; would likely have won with clearer run); raised only 1lb for latest effort and commands respect.

7/1

Form: 5182-5 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Respectable fifth at Southwell three weeks ago when making stable/seasonal debut; may well build on that effort returned to the scene of his last win (C&D scorer in October); one to consider.
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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

25/1

Form: 5488-8 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf scorer who has performed modestly returned to AW the last twice, taking record in this sphere to 0-7; subsequently had a second wind surgery; others preferred.
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9th

8

(6)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

18:30 Musselburgh

James Watt

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

It's now 17 runs since his last win and he's been placed just once from his ten outings this term; others are more persuasive.

6/1

6th

10

(5)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Beverley

James Watt

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Recorded a fair third of nine in 5f Redcar classified event 15 days ago but it's now 16 starts since his last success.

12/1

3rd

3

(2)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

James Watt

9st 5lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

The odd false dawn this summer but essentially he's regressing quickly; this is a drop in grade but there are risks attached.

7/1

Form: 71340- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Scored twice on turf last year; lacks recent match practice, having been absent since September, and has something to prove back on AW; percentage call is to oppose him.
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6th

4

(5)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Hallelujah

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

11th

12

(13)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Glory Hallelujah

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Form has dipped in two starts this month but his two efforts in August were respectable; dangerous mark but something to prove again now.

12/1

25/1

Form: 0-1099 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Started his career in Britain then had a long spell in Ireland; won at Dundalk in January but inconsistent otherwise of late; last of nine here three weeks ago on debut for new stable.
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4

(12)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shabaaby

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

slowly into stride, took keen hold, held up in rear

20/1

10th

3

(8)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Shabaaby

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Sprung a 40-1 surprise at Wolverhampton in November (6f); unplaced in three runs since but he hasn't been beaten far on the last two occasions; not solid but he's capable on his good days.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £53.00
Straight Forecast £44.34
Tricast £369.95
Trifecta £312.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kraken Power

POSTDATA:

Golden Rainbow

The Times:

Sir Benedict

TOPSPEED:

Shabaaby

Telegraph:

Golden Rainbow

RP Ratings:

Kraken Power

The Guardian:

Kraken Power

Daily Mail:

Kraken Power

D Express:

Kraken Power

Daily Mirror:

Kraken Power

The Sun:

Kraken Power

The Star:

Kraken Power

Daily Record:

Kraken Power