June 30 / 16.55 Newcastle (AW)

16.55

Standard To Slow

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3774.92
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 05-872 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his last 28 starts but that was under Thomas Easterby in this race last year on his sole visit to Newcastle, and he was a solid second of six at Thirsk three weeks ago; one to consider.
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7th

1

(5)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Just Hiss

10st 2lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is 0-5 this term but went close at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in July; favourably treated, being 2lb below last winning mark.

12/1

6th

7

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:55 Chester

Just Hiss

10st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

prominent on outer, in touch with leaders after 3f

10/1

2

(11)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Just Hiss

11st 4lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who runs off the same mark as when winning this last year (good) and he went very close at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last time; key player.

11/2

Form: 4231-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won under Serena Brotherton at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last November on stable debut and pulled hard when well beaten on recent reappearance at Newbury; the first-time hood could help her settle better here and she's capable of a bold show.
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8th

3

(3)

13th Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

14:35 Windsor

Point Louise

11st 2lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has never won beyond 8.6f but a good second over 1m2f in June and twice took minor honours over 1m4f last autumn on her only appearances over that trip; needs a return to form after two modest displays.

8/1

9th

1

(13)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Point Louise

11st 2lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Dual course winner (8.6f); runner-up in a first-time hood at Newcastle (1m2f; form franked) penultimate, but never travelling when a beaten favourite at Nottingham subsequently; switches back to AW with headgear removed.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 65-625

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-10 but promising signs in these cheekpieces the last twice, going close at Ayr (1m, good to firm) then fifth over this C&D where he would have been closer with a clear run; Jack Nicholls has made an excellent start to his career and there's plenty to like about his claims.
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20/1

Form: 326-60

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Went close on AW last December and is now 6lb lower, but he's struggled on both starts this season and a revival is required.
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10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Bushfire

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

towards rear, good headway on inner 4f out, switched right 3f out, disputing second over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

Form: -17418 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner who was a close fourth over C&D last month before winning at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW); may not have been suited by the return to turf at Nottingham a fortnight ago and could bounce back with big run.
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10th

6

(2)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Oscar Doodle

9st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Olly Williams

towards rear

33/1

10th

6

(2)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Oscar Doodle

9st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Olly Williams

towards rear

33/1

7th

6

(3)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Oscar Doodle

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Olly Williams

Four-time AW winner including in this race in 2023; went close over 1m2f here in April but he's lost his way since and has been beaten 15l or more in three runs for current yard; cheekpieces are now reapplied and he needs a major revival.

12/1

Form: -44033 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a close third at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) 11 days ago when back on AW in first-time cheekpieces (retained); has won over C&D and could be bang there off the same mark as last time.
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6th

3

(8)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Prince Ali

9st 6lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Four course wins, including two over this trip, and he ran his best race for a while when third over C&D four weeks ago; each-way shout.

11/2

3rd

7

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Prince Ali

9st 2lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Now 10lb below his last winning mark (here, 9.5f); few positives to take from his efforts this year, beaten in excess of 9l (seventh of ten; 25-1) over 7f here latest; difficult to envisage a revival.

16/1

7th

3

(6)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Prince Ali

9st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Four-time course winner but has been out of form this winter; raced mainly at further and has something to prove back over 7f for the first time in five years.

16/1

Form: 60-625 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Went close at Redcar last month and he's effective here; not discounted but his profile has been patchy over the last 12 months and he was soundly beaten at Nottingham last time; has to bounce back.
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6th

5

(5)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:20 Pontefract

The New Marwan

11st 2lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

midfield, dropped to rear after 2f

11/2

1st

8

(2)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

The New Marwan

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Doesn't win all that often (2-27) and hasn't really kicked on since finishing runner-up at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May; that said, there were mitigating circumstances (hampered) at Newcastle last time, so he may get closer to Point Louise.

12/1

7th

10

(12)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

The New Marwan

10st 8lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Richard Fahey

Went close at Redcar last month and he's effective here; not discounted but his profile has been patchy over the last 12 months and he was soundly beaten at Nottingham last time; has to bounce back.

12/1

Form: 557/7/

Last run: 891 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
This is his first run since April 2021 and it's a hefty layoff to defy; however, his trainer can ready one after an absence and he was a fair second over hurdles when last seen; not a forlorn hope on his return.
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4th

9

29th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Worcester

Whiskey And Water

11st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Brian Ellison

Runner-up off 7lb higher on his final run over hurdles in April 2021 but has been well held in three Flat runs since returning from a long absence.

13/2

9th

10

(7)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:25 Catterick

Whiskey And Water

9st 12lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Rayner

T: Brian Ellison

On a reduced mark and took a step back in the right direction over C&D last month on his second start back from a huge absence, but he was still soundly beaten and needs a bigger performance this afternoon.

20/1

Form: 231397

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two winter wins on the Wolverhampton Tapeta (7f/8.6f) for new yard and close third there (9.4f) in March; the return to turf may not have suited at Bath last month but he was also well beaten at Wolverhampton two starts ago, so a return to form is required.
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6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

Form: 74-341 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won under Brodie Hampson for the eighth time when making all at Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; today's race is more competitive but this in-form mare is effective on Tapeta and is respected up 4lb.
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9th

16

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Proven winner but not in the best of form when last seen in the summer; a break needs to have had a reviving effect.

25/1

9th

16

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Proven winner but not in the best of form when last seen in the summer; a break needs to have had a reviving effect.

25/1

8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 8lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, led early, headed and prominent soon after start, bit short of room and lost ground quickly 4f out, soon struggling

8/1

10/1

Form: 57862-

Last run: 298 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-11 and absent since last September (refused to enter stalls and withdrawn on last intended start); however, when he last raced he went close over this C&D and is not ruled out on his return to action.
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6th

3

(7)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

El Jad

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

15-race maiden; suited by the AW and creditable efforts at Wolverhampton (8.5f) and here (7f) on last two Tapeta starts; more needed.

12/1

6th

9

(10)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:05 Doncaster

El Jad

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

8/1

2nd

7

(14)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

El Jad

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Signed off last year with a close second here over 1m2f; latest fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) wasn't too shoddy but hasn't raced over 7f since debut.

14/1

Form: /479-5

Last run: 79 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Below best last year on final two runs for Richard Hughes and same story on stable debut in April; however, she may have needed that latest outing and she's dropped down the weights; one to watch in the betting.
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7th

8

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

More Diamonds

10st 5lb

J: Miss Sienna Shepard

T: James Horton

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out

12/1

5th

9

(10)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Nottingham

More Diamonds

10st 12lb

J: Miss Sienna Shepard

T: James Horton

Ended her time with James Ferguson with a Wolverhampton success for Sienna Shepard last October; races off the same mark today but she does need to step up on her two runs for her new stable this summer.

10/1

6th

6

(11)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

19:25 Carlisle

More Diamonds

10st 5lb

J: Miss Sienna Shepard

T: James Horton

in touch with leaders, no extra inside final furlong

16/1

50/1

Form: 5-5390

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Good third at Musselburgh (1m1f) last month but well beaten the next twice (1m2f/1m4f) and the first-time cheekpieces need to inspire a revival.
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8th

5

(9)

29th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ripon

Wheal Kitty

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Jessica Bedi

dwelt start, held up in last, no impression from 4f out

50/1

8th

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:56 Newcastle (AW)

Wheal Kitty

9st 10lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Jessica Bedi

The wheels have come off since finishing close up at Musselburgh in May and this far possibly stretches her.

12/1

Form: 9-1202

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Proved stamina for 1m2f when second at Windsor (soft) last time; he was no match for the rejuvenated winner but it was still a good run and he's shown some promise on the Wolverhampton Tapeta in the past; a possible.
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8th

10

(6)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diffident Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: T J Kent

dwelt start

14/1

8th

10

(6)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diffident Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: T J Kent

dwelt start, towards rear throughout

14/1

Non-runners

Diffident Spirit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.30
Straight Forecast £31.44
Tricast £201.04
Trifecta £242.40

Selections

The Times:

Prince Ali

SPOTLIGHT:

Braes Of Doune

LAMBOURN:

Luna Magic

THE NORTH:

Just Hiss

Telegraph:

Diffident Spirit

D Express:

Point Louise

POSTDATA:

Braes Of Doune

The Star:

Braes Of Doune

The Guardian:

Prince Ali

Daily Mirror:

Prince Ali

The Sun:

Prince Ali

Daily Record:

Luna Magic

Daily Mail:

Just Hiss