September 11 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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Amy Washbourne Bloom Digitally Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Amy Washbourne Bloom Digitally Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 54988

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has failed to build on his fairly promising effort in the Brocklesby; down the field in nurseries the last twice and needs to derive benefit from this switch to AW.
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14th

11

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Fourth and fifth in his two big-field C&D races last term; Newcastle win in March ensures a career-high mark today but it's hard to judge him harshly on last week's C&D result as he didn't see daylight at various stages.

20/1

16th

17

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Couple of sound performances on Newcastle AW this year, winning over 7f latest; back on career-high mark but he's a five-time turf scorer who has form over C&D and appears to hold solid claims.

10/1

1st

11

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Prince

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Spring has been quite a productive time for him which provides hope that he can build on a promising reappearance third over 6f here 15 days ago; has raced mainly at 7f/1m in recent years so the step back up in trip should help if anything.

16/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 056

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has shown only minor form at novice level, gelded prior to latest attempt; however, he's one many contenders who may do better now qualified for handicaps.
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5th

5

(3)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forever Eighteen

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

11-race maiden but his three peak RPRs have come on the three occasions he's raced at this track; 5f looked too sharp last time and he's a leading contender back at this trip.

7/2

4th

7

(8)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forever Eighteen

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced near side, in touch with leaders

8/1

7th

12

(8)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Redcar

Forever Eighteen

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had plenty of chances since handicapping and hasn't been as good in headgear the past twice; shaped as though worth a try over this longer trip here last time but is some way down the pecking order.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 366

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Couple of lesser efforts (under 7lb apprentice) since finishing third at Pontefract on debut; however, looks a possible improver now handicapping with Sam James on board; interesting.
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9th

5

(5)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Polly The Rocket

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

prominent

6/1

4th

5

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Polly The Rocket

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

C&D win off 5lb higher in January; not beaten far here three weeks ago off 2lb higher; below par latest but still dangerous at this level.

8/1

10th

12

(12)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Polly The Rocket

8st 11lb

J: Archie Young

T: Craig Lidster

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 3876

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has failed to build on her encouraging debut at Beverley; however, first-time headgear and switch to AW are possible sources of improvement on this second nursery attempt.
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9th

7

(7)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hooray For Hazel

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

midfield

13/2

4th

6

(5)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hooray For Hazel

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Has failed to build on her encouraging debut at Beverley; however, first-time headgear and switch to AW are possible sources of improvement on this second nursery attempt.

11/2

6th

8

(3)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Hooray For Hazel

9st 4lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

midfield

8/1

Form: 086

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Difficult to fancy on novice form but the combination of a gelding operation and switch to nursery level may prompt a bigger effort; one of several possible improvers.
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11th

11

(8)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Balmanzor

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield

20/1

9th

10

(3)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmanzor

8st 6lb

J: George Rooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

towards rear of midfield from over 5f out

10/1

6th

10

(6)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Balmanzor

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield

7/1

Form: 870

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Never figured in Newbury maiden two weeks ago, taking form figures to 870; however, likely has a more realistic task at this level on nursery debut and may well improve.
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4th

9

(12)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

My Lady Samantha

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

She hasn't run badly in either nursery but she has 5l to make up with Super Schwartz on her latest run and she has the widest stall to contend with.

10/1

7th

9

(1)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

My Lady Samantha

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Alice Haynes

Trainer a pleasing 6-25 with 2yos here but it's hard to find any other positives with this filly, who didn't fare much better for the switch to nurseries (Tapeta) last time.

12/1

6th

4

(1)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

My Lady Samantha

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Never figured in Newbury maiden two weeks ago, taking form figures to 870; however, likely has a more realistic task at this level on nursery debut and may well improve.

8/1

10/1

Form: 75046

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; no improvement on bare figures in two nurseries (turf/AW), though shapes as if a bigger effort may be forthcoming; in good hands; not without hope.
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5th

8

(3)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lyndsanda

8st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Below expectations in the spring and hasn't gone on at all; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces back from seven weeks off.

20/1

7th

12

(7)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lyndsanda

8st 8lb

J: Richard Oliver

T: K R Burke

Five-race maiden; no improvement on bare figures in two nurseries (turf/AW), though shapes as if a bigger effort may be forthcoming; in good hands; not without hope.

10/1

6th

11

(3)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Lyndsanda

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: K R Burke

Little in her first three starts, but improved on nursery debut when fourth of seven at Bath (5f, good to soft) last month; shaped then as though an extra furlong would suit (backed up by her pedigree) and the form has been boosted by the subsequent wins of the first and second; interesting.

14/1

Form: 4564

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
The only contestant who has Newcastle form, having appeared to run well in C&D novice event two starts ago; respectable fourth in Catterick nursery (6f) latest; not dismissed.
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8th

7

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

C&D winner; big player on her 2025 best and she was successful over C&D on her last foray into 0-50 company; absent 80 days but has run well after similar breaks in the past; withdrawn having got upset in the stalls on last intended outing.

9/2

14th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and a handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in July; only beaten just over a length off this mark back here the last twice, but she may struggle to confirm latest running with Bibendum; cheekpieces given a go.

10/1

14th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and a handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in July; only beaten just over a length off this mark back here the last twice, but she may struggle to confirm latest running with Bibendum; cheekpieces given a go.

10/1

16/1

Form: 09068

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not entirely disgraced at Catterick (sixth of 14; nursery debut) on penultimate start but the rest of her form is unconvincing; chance partly depends on how well she takes to new surface.
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7th

7

(7)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:35 Bath

Miss Rainstorm

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Alexandra Dunn

Ten-race maiden for her previous yard and after being handy she dropped out on debut for this one over 6f at Brighton; regressive by the looks; 1lb wrong.

25/1

7th

8

(1)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Miss Rainstorm

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Alexandra Dunn

Ten-race maiden who signed off for Tracy Waggott with a heavy defeat over 1m in July; drops back in trip for stable debut; needs to have benefited enormously from her recent change of regime.

25/1

10th

11

(13)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Miss Rainstorm

8st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tracy Waggott

Some low-level form last term but no significant impact and that's continued this season; first tried cheekpieces on latest start; unraced beyond 6f (2024 runs were over 5f) and hopes are pinned on this marked step up in trip; dam 5f-7f winner.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 586

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Holds weak claims on maiden/novice form but is bred to do better (siblings include a Group 1 winner) and may start to progress now qualified for a mark; possibilities off just 58.
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3

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Both wins on Polytrack (7f/1m) when making all in first-time headgear; currently running well here, however, and he followed a 40-1 second (7f) at the start of last month with a respectable third of 14 (1m) four weeks later; should give it another good go.

4/1

3rd

2

(10)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Won twice on Polytrack for Charlie Johnston; 0-10 for current yard but a repeat of his second over 7f here four weeks ago would see him on the scene; has won at 1m.

11/2

2nd

11

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:07 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Dual Polytrack winner (7f/1m) for Charlie Johnston whose form in nine starts for this yard has been patchy; neck defeat over 1m here in May came in a slowly run contest and more will be needed to come out best in this.

25/1

10/1

Form: 956

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Failed to get home over 7.5f at Beverley the last twice, tough-looking tasks contributing to those defeats; open to improvement now handicapping and back down in trip; one to consider.
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9th

7

(7)

28th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:12 Pontefract

Tees Warrior

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Colin Teague

Holds weak claims on his 2yo form for Adrian Nicholls; best watched on stable/seasonal debut unless the betting suggests otherwise.

25/1

13th

12

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Leicester

Tees Warrior

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Has yet to make the frame in four starts and he beat only one on his nursery debut at Newcastle (6f) 29 days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

11th

5

(10)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tees Warrior

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Failed to get home over 7.5f at Beverley the last twice, tough-looking tasks contributing to those defeats; open to improvement now handicapping and back down in trip; one to consider.

10/1

12th
9 (12)
Wichahpi

14/1

Form: 056

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Holds poor claims on her novice form; however, she's bred to do better (related to several winners for her stable) and may take a big step forward now handicapping off just 53; shortlisted.
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15

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Wichahpi

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Chased home Annie Edson Taylor at Hamilton last month but two lesser efforts have followed; others hold more obvious claims.

12/1

9

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:38 Leicester

Wichahpi

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Not had a lot of luck of late, latterly when anticipating the start and slowly away at Chester ten days ago; has a C&D autumn win to her name and goes on the shortlist for a yard in decent nick.

8/1

7

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Wichahpi

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Close to her last winning mark (6f, Carlisle) and has knocked at the door at Beverley (5f, soft; third) and Hamilton (6f, good to soft; runner-up) on her last two starts; that latest effort was given a boost with Gizelles Izzy (third) winning at Carlisle on Tuesday; one of the likeliest candidates.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £55.90
Straight Forecast £53.90
Tricast £387.94
Trifecta £318.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Polly The Rocket

POSTDATA:

Lady Of The Garr

Daily Mirror:

Forever Eighteen

Telegraph:

Desert Raider

RP RATINGS:

Hooray For Hazel

NEWMARKET:

My Lady Samantha

The Guardian:

Polly The Rocket

D Express:

Polly The Rocket

The Star:

Forever Eighteen

The Sun:

Lady Of The Garr

Daily Record:

Lady Of The Garr

Daily Mail:

Desert Raider

The Times:

Hooray For Hazel