April 13 / 17.40 Newcastle (AW)

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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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6th

5

(9)

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Hamilton

Blazing Son

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Just missed out in a blanket finish at Doncaster (6f, soft) last month; creditable effort on faster ground last time and today's surface should be more to his liking; high on the list.

7/2

5th

6

(11)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Blazing Son

9st 10lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Bryan Smart

Reliable sprinter who ran right up to his best when just missing out in a four-way photo at Doncaster three weeks ago; mark left unchanged and Graham Lee replaces a 7lb claimer; unraced on faster than good.

7/2

2nd

6

(8)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

16:30 Doncaster

Blazing Son

9st 9lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Bryan Smart

prominent

8/1

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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10th

6

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Patontheback

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Gained all three wins on Tapeta, the latest by 4l over C&D in early August; placed twice on turf since and is evidently at the top of his game; good chance.

3/1

3rd

2

(1)

31st Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:48 Carlisle

Patontheback

9st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

taken down early

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

11th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Patontheback

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Bounced back quickly from down-the-field finish when winning readily by 4l at Newcastle (7f, AW) last week; 2lb ahead of the handicapper under 5lb penalty here and evidently in prime form, but today's return to turf is not ideal.

4/1

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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7th

11

(11)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Jems Bond

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

All six wins were on AW, last five at Newcastle; recent form there would give him a huge shout but his turf record leaves plenty to be desired.

9/1

4th

7

(13)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

midfield towards near side

6/1

7th

15

(6)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Jems Bond

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Alan Brown

He comes here on the back of a productive AW campaign, winning three handicaps at Newcastle already in 2023 (6f twice and 7f); should be well handicapped off a 12lb lower turf mark but his record on grass is patchy.

10/1

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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5th

11

(8)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Merry Secret

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

towards rear of midfield, outpaced after 2f

10/1

3rd

10

(1)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Thirsk

Merry Secret

10st 0lb

J: Miss Jessica Flint

T: Lawrence Mullaney

C&D scorer who wasn't disgraced when seventh of 18 in 6f Redcar handicap six days ago; he's an unreliable sort overall though.

10/1

7th

9

(14)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Merry Secret

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Six-time winner split between AW and turf; has mixed record since last success (6f, Tapeta) in March but he bounced back with a close call at Wolverhampton (7f) 12 days ago; that was a bold bid under a prominent ride and he's respected back at 6f on turf.

12/1

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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2nd

5

(5)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mumcat

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

Unplaced favourite on latest outing, though was perhaps feeling the effects of a busy period (third run in the space of a week); rested ten days since; record at this course (24225) suggests she'll pick up prize-money.

13/2

5th

9

(12)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Thirsk

Mumcat

10st 5lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Jacqueline Coward

Arrives on a very long losing run but she posted a creditable sixth of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap only four days ago given she was very slowly away after blindfold was removed late; she's no forlorn hope.

9/1

6th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

blindfold off late and slowly away, in rear, hampered after 1f

12/1

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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8th

1

(2)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Thaki

10st 0lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

held up in rear, headway towards far side 2f out, drifted left and weakened over 1f out

9/1

11th

17

(14)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Ripon

Thaki

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

Two 6f wins for current stable this summer and he won quite nicely at Ayr last week; 4lb rise in a stronger race could find him out.

14/1

1st

2

(2)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:37 Ayr

Thaki

10st 1lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders on far side of group, headway and prominent halfway, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, always doing enough

14/1

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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8th

2

(14)

5th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Ripon

Dream Together

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Winless in well over a year but he's been consistent this season and the handicapper's giving him every chance; no peace in front when going close on Tapeta last time (first-time cheekpieces) and he's shortlisted from a draw near the rail.

6/1

2nd

7

(5)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Together

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Should be making an impact off this sort of mark and although he's 0-5 on AW, he wasn't beaten far behind Muddy Lynn (runs in the 8.15) five weeks ago; cheekpieces now given a go.

12/1

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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0

3

(14)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

8yo who hasn't been at the top of his game on his last few starts but he hasn't been totally devoid of spark this summer and this seven-time course winner is on a handy mark; a strong pace would suit; not written off.

12/1

11th

1

(8)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

in rear

6/1

5th

10

(3)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

in rear, outpaced halfway, headway inside final furlong, not reach leaders

20/1

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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2nd

1

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:55 Brighton

Hey Mr

9st 13lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Alexandra Dunn

Makes his debut for a fourth yard (bought for just £1,400) off the back of a short break; has done well in the autumn before and is fine on any ground but has always been happiest at Nottingham/over 5f and there's not much wiggle room off this mark.

10/1

7th

6

(3)

1st Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Beverley

Hey Mr

9st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Both his wins have come at Nottingham and it was at that track that he was a close second over 5f (soft) two weeks ago; that form looks solid and a 2lb rise is fair enough; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

13

(1)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

20:00 Nottingham

Hey Mr

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ready winner of a C&D handicap (Class 6; good to firm) last month but unable to build on it at Thirsk two weeks ago (6f); these slower underfoot conditions are no concern and the return to this venue (C&D record reads 1331) could spark a revival.

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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7th

6

(8)

7th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:58 Hamilton

Sir Benedict

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Stella Barclay

2lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) last summer, but that was his only success in his last 35 starts and he failed to land a blow on his return to turf at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago despite being well backed; others are more solid.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

26th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Catterick

Sir Benedict

9st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Stella Barclay

raced wide early, towards rear

7/1

10th

7

(3)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Benedict

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Stella Barclay

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.

7/1

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