September 11 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

Standard

TIG Accountants Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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TIG Accountants Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 136284 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly on turf in Scotland for current stable, placed on two occasions; sole attempt at Newcastle resulted in June success (off 2lb lower) and she remains unexposed on Tapeta; respected back here.
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6th

2

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Got the better of Humble Spark over 1m4f here last month and she was a creditable third behind Yakhabar over that trip 18 days ago (not as well positioned as the winner); should give her running again.

4/1

6th

2

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Got the better of Humble Spark over 1m4f here last month and she was a creditable third behind Yakhabar over that trip 18 days ago (not as well positioned as the winner); should give her running again.

4/1

3rd

4

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

held up in rear, switched to near side over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, headway 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest finish

7/2

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8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 626894 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this year but has become favourably treated and looks interesting returned to this ideal scenario; both wins at Newcastle, the latest off this mark last September.
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8th

7

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Balqaa

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

All five wins have came on AW; usually ridden with hold-up tactics and will need plenty of luck in running to get her head in front here.

10/1

5th

5

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balqaa

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

It was a classified race she won over C&D last month but this mark isn't beyond her and a slow start was no help at Southwell.

10/1

5th

4

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Balqaa

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Regained the winning thread in Wolverhampton classified race (9.5f) last week and may remain competitive despite a 6lb rise in her mark; well treated on best handicap form at up to 1m2f.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 368/88

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nearly four years since sole success; missed the 2022 campaign and has achieved little in two runs since returning to action (attracted support latest); others preferred on recent form.
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0

1

(3)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chinese Whisperer

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Harriet Bethell

C&D winner for Alan King as a 2yo; off the mark for this yard with a narrow success over 9.5f here last week, getting to the front easily enough but having to work hard close home; 5lb penalty to contend with for that short-head success but he's still more likely to give his running than many.

5/2

1st

6

(2)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chinese Whisperer

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Harriet Bethell

Much better on his third run back from a near two-year absence a fortnight ago (supported ahead of his previous start) and is potentially well treated now he's shown something; is one to consider.

5/1

3rd

8

(4)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Chinese Whisperer

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Harriet Bethell

Nearly four years since sole success; missed the 2022 campaign and has achieved little in two runs since returning to action (attracted support latest); others preferred on recent form.

14/1

Form: 763

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Only seventh of eight here on debut and has trailed home last in small-field events on turf since; holds weak claims on form but may fare better now handicapping off a modest mark.
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4th

10

(7)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dome Of Stars

8st 13lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Only seventh of eight here on debut and has trailed home last in small-field events on turf since; holds weak claims on form but may fare better now handicapping off a modest mark.

12/1

3rd

1

(3)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

14:25 Yarmouth

Dome Of Stars

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

led, headed over 3f out, lost second 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

6th

6

(5)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:25 Beverley

Dome Of Stars

8st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Started at 8-1 when seventh of eight in a 1m maiden at Newcastle (AW) 19 days ago; probably capable of much better but needs to show it on this switch to turf.

14/1

12/1

Form: 707636

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Made no impression in Ayr maiden handicap last month, taking record to 0-10 and failing to build on his good third there ten days earlier; however, has possibilities if this switch to AW prompts improvement.
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11th

12

(2)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Two Rivers

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

led early, headed and raced in second after 2f

8/1

3rd

12

(9)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Two Rivers

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, pressed leader

9/1

3rd

8

(1)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Two Rivers

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out, kept on from over 1f out

8/1

10/1

Form: 657366

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden; ran respectably in two C&D events last month, finishing third of 12 and sixth of 14; still an unexposed sort on AW and has done enough to suggest he could be involved.
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9th

11

(9)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.

6/1

16/1

Form: 469947

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well treated on her AW novice form last winter; has not transferred it to handicaps and remains a maiden but the return of Hollie Doyle is an interesting angle; recorded peak RPR on sole start under this rider; first win is not out of the question.
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9th

10

(11)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casa Luna

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

In good form here (1m6f/1m4f) the last twice, beating Bond Spirit in clearcut style then close second to Endofastorm; gets 5lb pull with the latter; fighting chance.

5/1

9th

10

(11)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casa Luna

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

In good form here (1m6f/1m4f) the last twice, beating Bond Spirit in clearcut style then close second to Endofastorm; gets 5lb pull with the latter; fighting chance.

5/1

2nd

7

(2)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casa Luna

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

led at steady pace, headed and raced in second after 3f

4/1

9/2

Form: 733145 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Front-runner in recent turf starts, including when off the mark at Nottingham (1m2f) in July; probably went faster than ideal on soft ground last time; chance would improve granted an easy lead and suitable fractions.
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11th

7

(2)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ice Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

C&D winner (off 3lb lower) last autumn but has a question mark over current form, having trailed home last (had an irregular heartbeat) in sole run this year; market can guide.

25/1

11th

7

(2)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ice Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

C&D winner (off 3lb lower) last autumn but has a question mark over current form, having trailed home last (had an irregular heartbeat) in sole run this year; market can guide.

25/1

11th

12

(3)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

20:20 Nottingham

Ice Shadow

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Races prominently; has won here (1m2f, soft) and was in good form over 1m at Newcastle late last year before an off-day at Wolverhampton; could well need this on his first sighting since Christmas.

20/1

Form: 636490 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
1m2f AW winner for previous yard; 0-9 for current stable and suffered a heavy defeat (albeit something was possibly amiss) most recently; chance partly depends on whether reapplied hood (second attempt) works.
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11th

11

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 6lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Tristan Davidson

Two of last summer's three wins came over C&D (good/good to firm) and she returned to form when third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) last Tuesday on her second start of the season; she's on the shortlist.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Enjoyed a purple patch last summer, winning three 7f handicaps (including here); 5lb lower than for the last of them and last month's return to action should have sharpened her up.

4/1

8th

13

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Coconut Bay

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tristan Davidson

She lost her form last autumn but won four times during a busy 2025, two of them over C&D (good/good to firm), and a break may have helped; she's 3lb below her last winning mark and could have a big say.

12/1

10th
3 (1)
Irv

5/1

Form: -55246 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Best effort this year when going close at Nottingham in July; holds a fighting chance if back in similar form but rarely wins (just one success since 2019) and was below par here on last AW appearance.
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2nd

10

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Irv

8st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Micky Hammond

Course winner in 2022 who last won at Pontefract (also 1m2f, good to firm) in June 2024; 50-1 when beaten 10l on his comeback in a Wolverhampton classified (1m4f, AW) in January; others look safer.

33/1

7th

4

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Irv

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Runner-up in a Catterick handicap (1m4f, good to soft) in July but he finished down the field in his final three runs during the summer; has won when fresh in the past but his last success was 19 months ago and this veteran is 1-14 on AW.

25/1

7th

4

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Irv

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Well treated on his wins at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) last year; second of seven from 5lb out of the weights at Catterick (1m4f, good to soft) last month, but modest otherwise this year; not quite sure what to expect.

12/1

11th
12 (11)
Zakram

9/1

Form: 547057

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ordinary 3yo whose record is just 1-20; well treated on 2yo form but current mark reflects his lesser achievements in 2023; would have a good chance if raising his game.
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3rd

12

(11)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zakram

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Exposed 3yo whose record is only 1-26; however, he's currently in a consistent vein of form and went down by only a neck at Lingfield (1m, AW) eight days ago; has a fighting chance off same mark.

6/1

2nd

7

(3)

5th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Zakram

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: David O’Meara

Sole win (25 races) was in July 2022 over 7f here; consistent in recent outings, runner-up to Neptune Legend over C&D last time, and has a cracking each-way chance once again.

11/4

Form: 484278 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has gained two of his three wins at this course and looks nicely handicapped; form dipped the last twice but this combination of new headgear and a return to Newcastle may prompt a bounce-back; shortlisted.
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11

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All six wins have been on the AW; two fair runs at Newcastle in June/July but well beaten on last three runs on turf; plenty to prove.

12/1

10

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-time winner but unreliable in handicaps and classified races; not the percentage call.

10/1

3

(4)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Calcutta Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a similar race at Southwell in January; best effort since when third of 14 at Newcastle 19 days ago (1m; blinkered first time); a danger to all if the headgear works so well a second time.

5/1

13th
9 (6)
Tarnhelm

25/1

Form: -74779

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably at this track on sole AW appearance this term; however, far from consistent otherwise in recent times and losing spell goes back over three years; unappealing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

9

(6)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tarnhelm

9st 0lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Wilf Storey

Ran respectably at this track on sole AW appearance this term; however, far from consistent otherwise in recent times and losing spell goes back over three years; unappealing.

25/1

9th

12

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Tarnhelm

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Wilf Storey

8yo who has been beaten on her last 44 starts going back to June 2020, and she hasn't been shaping as though a win is imminent.

50/1

7th

7

(4)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

18:12 Ayr

Tarnhelm

9st 4lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Wilf Storey

dwelt start, held up in rear, good headway and disputing third 6f out

16/1

14th
14 (2)
Stelios

33/1

Form: 539808

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden; close third at Beverley in June; not in anything like the same form since and needs a big revival back on AW; 0-7 in this sphere and has the same score on turf.
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14th

14

(2)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stelios

8st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

3yo maiden; close third at Beverley in June; not in anything like the same form since and needs a big revival back on AW; 0-7 in this sphere and has the same score on turf.

33/1

8th

10

(9)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stelios

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Phillip Makin

13-race maiden; chance on his C&D third in June, but well beaten at 50-1 last time at Thirsk (1m4f, good); would be a surprise winner.

25/1

12th

15

(13)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

19:45 Thirsk

Stelios

8st 5lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

0-12 and trail has gone cold again since June's Beverley half-length third (1m2f, good to firm), slower ground not necessarily at fault (fair fifth on soft in April); 1lb out of the handicap.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £53.00
Straight Forecast £39.91
Tricast £495.35
Trifecta £458.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Of Ash

Daily Mail:

Calcutta Dream

The Times:

Ana Emaraaty

Telegraph:

Ice Shadow

D Express:

Zakram

RP RATINGS:

Balqaa

The Guardian:

Irv

POSTDATA:

Spirit Of Ash

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Of Ash

Daily Record:

Spirit Of Ash

The Sun:

Calcutta Dream

The Star:

Calcutta Dream