April 13 / 17.40 Newcastle (AW)

17.40

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  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4211-3 CD BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 on the up, winning at Redcar and over C&D; solid return from a break here three weeks ago and he's one of the likelier winners.
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3rd

5

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Returned to form when winning at Southwell (6f, AW) in August and went close there (6f) last time; he's run really well on all four visits to Newcastle and this in-form 6yo can play a leading role once more.

4/1

2

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:08 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Handy sort who returned to winning form at Carlisle (7f, good) in June and made it 2-3 over C&D when making all here nine days ago; respected under his 5lb penalty, especially if allowed his own way again.

100/30

1st

5

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 55364- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won twice over this trip on Tapeta in late 2021 when trained by David O'Meara; retained ability for this yard in the second half of 2022; not impossibly treated ahead of his reappearance but he'll need to be cherry ripe to come out on top.
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3rd

8

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Patontheback

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Three-time AW scorer; creditable third to The Cookstown Cafu over C&D last month on the return to this sphere; closely matched with that rival on the revised terms; possibilities.

6/1

3rd

6

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Patontheback

9st 7lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Gemma Tutty

Has regressed a little since winning twice over 7f on turf in June, albeit not disgraced when fifth of 12 at Thirsk (7f, good) seven days ago; won easily over C&D in August last year and would have a solid chance if rediscovering that sort of form.

7/1

5th

10

(2)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Patontheback

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

midfield

10/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 721831 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three course wins this year, keeping on bravely over C&D 13 days ago; that effort backed up by the clock and a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid.
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17th

20

(3)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Jems Bond

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Alan Brown

Six-time AW winner but unplaced all 11 turf runs and easy to have reservations about.

14/1

17th

20

(3)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Jems Bond

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Alan Brown

raced centre

14/1

5th

6

(2)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Last five wins have come here (6f/7f), but losing run up to 14 and he finished behind two of these when seventh of 11 over C&D last month; needs a turnaround.

12/1

Form: 687-19 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Returned from a four-month break to win a C&D handicap last month, keeping on well; fluffed the start (blindfold removed late) over 7f 13 days ago; one to consider.
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7th

5

(1)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has a patchy profile and was never involved at Newcastle (6f) last Monday but his last win was on Tapeta and he went close in a classified event over C&D in August; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out back up in trip; change of headgear.

12/1

5th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified at Wolverhampton in August but he's not hit the same level since including in three runs for this yard; losing run is now up to 16 and others are more persuasive.

8/1

35

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified here in August but soundly beaten in Tapeta handicaps on his two runs for this yard and has to raise his game.

25/1

10/1

Form: 4-2302

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has a few quirks and a refusal to settle often holds her back; has the ability to win off this sort of mark though and she was a good second here three weeks ago; in the mix and the cheekpieces could spark a bit more from her.
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1st

7

(7)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mumcat

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

Plenty of expensive defeats in recent times and a strike-rate of 2-43 speaks loud; she remains well treated, though, and is well up to winning if she settles and gets the breaks.

7/1

1st

7

(7)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mumcat

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

Plenty of expensive defeats in recent times and a strike-rate of 2-43 speaks loud; she remains well treated, though, and is well up to winning if she settles and gets the breaks.

7/1

4th

7

(10)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mumcat

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

Has record of 2-42 but both wins have come on Tapeta and she's finished placed at Southwell (6f) and Newcastle (5f) in last three runs; has wide draw back at this track but she could go well again on this step back up in trip; reapplied cheekpieces replace blinkers.

9/1

6th
2 (6)
Thaki

7/1

Form: 7-3727 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and he's run with credit over C&D on his last two starts; sold for £5,000 last week and has joined an in-form stable; should give it another good go.
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1

(9)

8th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Thaki

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Katie Scott

Regained the winning thread at Hamilton (6f, good) last time and remains favourably treated on peak form; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last August and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Thaki

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

made virtually all, hung right from over 1f out, clear with one other and ridden inside final furlong, kept on well

10/1

Form: 5700-5 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
On a dangerous mark now, some 7lb lower than when beating 14 rivals at Haydock one year ago; should be sharper with a recent run (behind Jems Bond) under his belt; not ruled out.
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10th

5

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Together

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

bumped start, led early, headed and prominent after 1f

6/1

10th

5

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Together

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

bumped start, led early, headed and prominent after 1f

6/1

8th

11

(5)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Together

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Has run respectably on last two starts but he's not won for almost two years and is more of a place prospect than a win-only one.

10/1

10/1

Form: 158532 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Finished with a flourish to take third over C&D (behind Jems Bond) 13 days ago and better form when second in a Class 5 here three days later; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give it another good go.
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4th

6

(4)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

8st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Antony Brittain

raced in last

10/1

6th

12

(4)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

in rear

14/1

5th

3

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Antony Brittain

Winner of 14 races including four here (three over this trip); hard to win with these days and was well beaten at Newcastle on Tuesday.

14/1

9th
5 (2)
Hey Mr

14/1

Form: 4396-7

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Looked very promising early in his career but things have headed south in the last 14 months; should be competitive at this grade though and a recent return to action/stable debut may have sharpened him up; worth market check.
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7th

8

(5)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Kempton (AW)

Hey Mr

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Alexandra Dunn

dwelt start, towards rear, shaken up and brief headway 2f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

7th

7

(3)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:52 Bath

Hey Mr

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Alexandra Dunn

Handles most ground and went close off this mark at Nottingham (5f, soft) in July but he's not hit the same level since including in two runs for this yard; now drops back in trip but he needs to find more.

16/1

5th

4

(5)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:12 Nottingham

Hey Mr

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Alexandra Dunn

Handles most ground and both his wins have come at this track (5f); only 1lb higher than for his close second here in July and he made a decent start for this yard when a rallying second of four at Brighton (6f, soft) two weeks ago; now goes back up in grade but he's not ruled out.

10/1

7/1

Form: 2-8466 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not easy to win with but he comes here in much better form than his numbers suggest, running into trouble on each of his last two starts; stepping back up to 6f may help and there's no doubt he has the ability to win off this mark granted a bit of luck.
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9th

6

(13)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Sir Benedict

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Bagged his third success of the season in 5f Nottingham handicap 11 days ago; he can go well again despite a 2lb rise in the weights.

7/1

1st

4

(4)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Sir Benedict

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

taken down early

11/1

7th

5

(9)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Sir Benedict

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Stella Barclay

in touch with leaders

10/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 3456-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner over further; low-key return to action over 7f here 13 days ago; down in class but something to prove on this first crack at 6f.
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9th

9

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Merricourt

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has drawn a blank since winning in small field over C&D in April 2022; hasn't shaped too badly in some of his recent starts but he was down the field at Carlisle last time.

11/1

9th

3

(12)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Merricourt

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

No win since April 2022 (7f, Ayr) but has slipped to a workable mark, running consistently at Musselburgh; didn't enjoy a great deal of luck when a closing fourth over 7f there last week; returns to a trip which probably suits best; stablemate of Loom Large.

7/1

4th

8

(8)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Merricourt

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten 16 times since last win last April but he's run three good races over C&D this season and is edging down the weights; each-way possible.

9/1

25/1

Form: 54640-

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for Richard Hughes; shaped okay on her stable debut at Ripon last September and slower ground may not have suited next time; has had a wind op since then and she appeals as the type to win races this season; perhaps not this one after 192 days off though.
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11th

6

(2)

1st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Ripon

Brides Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Sam England

14-race maiden; ran okay over C&D on her stable debut in September but four heavy defeats have followed; went off fast at Catterick last week (7f) and weakened quickly once headed; she's likely to take advantage of her lowly mark at some point and needs a market check.

20/1

10th

9

(2)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:12 Catterick

Brides Bay

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

pressed leader, led before halfway

33/1

11th

13

(7)

29th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Brides Bay

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Sam England

lost many lengths start

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £66.60
Straight Forecast £54.83
Tricast £169.51
Trifecta £328.50

Selections

RP Ratings:

Jems Bond

The Guardian:

Blazing Son

Daily Record:

Mumcat

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir Benedict

The Times:

Dream Together

The Star:

Blazing Son

POSTDATA:

Jems Bond

Telegraph:

Jems Bond

Daily Mail:

Jems Bond

D Express:

Jems Bond

Daily Mirror:

Jems Bond

The Sun:

Jems Bond