June 21 / 20.20 Newcastle (AW)

20.20

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 387340 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Lost last 18, but mark has never been lower and his record in C&D Class 6 handicaps stands at 153; not always minded to help his rider these days (can take a grip/race freely), which tempers greater confidence.
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8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

4th

5

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

It has been a long time since he won away from Newcastle and he has run to just a modest level in two Southwell runs this year; others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 976-37 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
7f novice win here in February 2021, and a lot of his better runs in defeat since have been on Tapeta; failed to build on a good Ripon return at the same track latest (both 1m2f), but new career-low mark now.
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4th

4

(7)

2nd Oct 2023

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ghost Rider

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

On a long losing run and was below market expectations over C&D last time; the handicapper's giving him every chance but he's become very inconsistent.

10/1

9th

3

(1)

15th Aug 2023

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ghost Rider

10st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, midfield

11/2

9th

17

(15)

28th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Ghost Rider

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Grant Tuer

towards rear of midfield on outer

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: -61658 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
1m Southwell winner in late 2021 but more effective over further, recording two 1m2f wins here since; no surprise if this proves too sharp now and still 2lb above his last winning mark; passed over this time.
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12th

10

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David Thompson

10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run.

40/1

11

(2)

19th May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Nine course wins to his name, mainly in the early months of the year; 50-1 for his C&D return a month ago, when well behind a few of these, and needs a big step forward.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

20th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Thompson

Nine of his ten wins have come at this track (7f-1m2f) but last success was 13 months ago and he finished down the field here in his final two runs last year; looks opposable back from a break.

16/1

Form: 380-45 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Back to the mark of the final part of a summer/autumn 2022 hat-trick which included wins at 7f here and 1m elsewhere; not disgraced on slow turf so far this term, but entitled to appreciate today's test more.
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3rd

2

(9)

17th Oct 2023

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bold Territories

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has done most recent racing over 7f but is fine at this trip, as when third over C&D three weeks ago; was below-par the only other time he's worn a visor rather than the usual cheekpieces but has claims otherwise.

5/1

3rd

9

(3)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bold Territories

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Dods

Multiple 7f AW winner (including here) who has also won over 1m; went close when 1lb higher at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but unable to repeat that effort in two subsequent starts; handy mark if he can bounce back.

9/1

6th

3

(9)

2nd Sep 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bold Territories

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Dual Tapeta winner who had a near miss over C&D last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Newcastle (first-time visor) last time; regular cheekpieces return but he has a wide draw and comes with risks attached.

9/1

5th
10 (3)
Mekbat

66/1

Form: 8864-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Saw out 1m better than previously when fourth at Carlisle last summer; have to hope well-beaten seasonal reappearance run was needed.
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7th

9

(3)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Mekbat

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Susan Corbett

0-15 under rules; may have finished closer with a clear run when seventh of 12 over C&D last time, but others are still more convincing.

20/1

7th

10

(7)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mekbat

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Susan Corbett

Modest maiden who was pulled up in 2m Musselburgh novice hurdle 11 days ago; he's hard to make a case for.

33/1

0

8

8th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:40 Musselburgh

Mekbat

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Modest Flat maiden and was 200-1 when nowhere behind Slugger at Kelso.

200/1

Form: 04-971 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Pushed along and outpaced throughout in two sprint handicaps (one Tapeta), but step up to 1m proved transformative at Yarmouth last week; unpenalised for that success, still lightly tried and capable of better still if consenting to settle from the outset; strong candidate.
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1st

1

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Squeezebox

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

A fair 1m4f Flat scorer who has made a bright start over hurdles, going 2-3 in 2m Fakenham novice when last seen out in October; goes handicapping after an absence now and can't be ruled out.

7/4

1st

1

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:15 Fakenham

Squeezebox

11st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Tom Lacey

All-the-way Market Rasen hurdling debut winner in August, and 2l ahead of Currumbin when fifth at Warwick latest (2m, good); that form sets the standard here, and the second and fourth each won (over fences) next time; obvious player if settling better; gains tongue-tie.

5/1

5th

1

23rd Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:28 Warwick

Squeezebox

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Capable on the Flat and won from the front on hurdling debut at Market Rasen (2m, good); the runner-up ran well in defeat in a Plumpton handicap on Sunday; should be very competitive even with the penalty.

13/2

Form: 412358 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D record of 12412 includes a handicap win in February and rock-solid follow-up second off this 6lb higher mark; trail has gone colder on turf latterly, but more in his favour again here; habitual hard-puller.
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No Results Found

Form: 392194 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Eight Tapeta wins at 7f-8.6f but none of them here; dropped back to a winning mark despite running to form at Wolverhampton latest, but just not as compelling a performer over a galloping track.
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4th

5

(6)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ten-time AW winner (seven times over C&D); not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but went very close in similar race to this over C&D last month and rebounded from a lesser effort when third here three weeks ago.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple C&D winner who went desperately close in a classified event here 17 days ago; less good at Southwell last week and a bit more on his plate back in a handicap; not ruled out though.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won over C&D but he tends to reserve his best for the extended 1m at Wolverhampton, as when collared in the final stride two weeks ago; no certainty to be in the same form this time.

8/1

Form: 3334-5

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-15, but immediately ran above his mark on last week's stable debut at Ayr (1m, good to firm) despite a 291-day break and interesting he's out again so quickly; chance, assuming he takes to this surface.
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6th

4

(2)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:40 Hamilton

Yeeeaah

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

Off the mark in Carlisle handicap (1m, good to firm) last month, then ran well behind higher-rated rival in seller here (1m1f, good to soft) eight days ago; in-form contender who has solid claims.

5/1

2nd

4

(5)

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Yeeeaah

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, towards rear, headway over 2f out, went second 1f out, kept on

9/2

1st

6

(4)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Yeeeaah

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

Still seeking his first win (0-20) but has been placed in three of his last four starts, including when a beaten favourite - third to today's rival Chinese Spirit - at Musselburgh (1m) last week; previous Carlisle form figures read 23, and he'll surely strike eventually; a possible.

11/2

7/1

Form: 5-5084 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f winner here off up to 10lb higher in 2022, and has gone in over a galloping 1m (good) before now also; chance on that evidence, though limited impact when fourth on first drop to a Class 6 latest.
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8th

1

(4)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Old News

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Linda Stubbs

Exposed performer who hasn't been at his best since winning over 7f here last September (has won over 1m); tongue tied for the first time.

20/1

10th

2

(12)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Old News

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Linda Stubbs

midfield

7/1

4th

2

(4)

2nd May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Old News

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Linda Stubbs

Capable of better form than he's been showing of late and was only eighth at Newcastle last time on a track he runs well.

4/1

100/1

Form: 038/00

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Placed over 7f here once for Michael Dods, but yet to offer much on two starts for current connections following 19 months out and 1m trip asks a fresh question; cheekpieces now added.
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5th

8

(10)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Took his record to 0-33 when well beaten here on Thursday (6f); hard to fancy.

33/1

5th

7

(3)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

in touch with leaders

33/1

6th

5

(7)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Longstanding maiden; didn't get a clear run at things here last week (6f) but it wasn't the difference between victory and defeat; others look safer.

20/1

40/1

Form: 507656

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Probably marginally more compelling over 7f than further, though hasn't especially threatened on any assignment yet this term; now 12lb below his initial mark but others easier to warm to.
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7th

9

(7)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rumnotred

10st 3lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Stella Barclay

held up in rear

25/1

7th

5

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rumnotred

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

midfield

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £97.30
Straight Forecast £87.65
Tricast £818.99
Trifecta £695.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Squeezebox

RP RATINGS:

Ghost Rider

Daily Mail:

Old News

The Sun:

Eleven Eleven

The Times:

Squeezebox

Telegraph:

Squeezebox

The Guardian:

Squeezebox

Daily Mirror:

Squeezebox

The Star:

Squeezebox

Daily Record:

Squeezebox

POSTDATA:

Ghost Rider

D Express:

Old News