September 19 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.40
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 313228

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Run of creditable efforts came to a halt when failing to settle over 1m4f in refitted blinkers here last time; headgear left off now and effective over this shorter trip; player.
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8th

4

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come over C&D, the latest in November; recent efforts no more than respectable, though, and remains 4lb above that last successful mark.

10/1

7th

1

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come at Newcastle, but he hasn't been at his best there in last three starts; went close off this mark in November but he needs to get back near that level; all AW wins have been at 1m2f but he has won over this trip on turf.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Bagged a fifth C&D victory in November and in good nick subsequently, not seen to ideal effect when fourth of 11 back over C&D 25 days ago; a likely player eased 1lb.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 185231 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has won four times on AW in last 12 months, including twice at this venue; returned to winning ways in classified event at Chelmsford last time but more to do back in handicap upped 6lb.
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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

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 573666

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but isn't fully exposed; has run respectably on two of three starts over this C&D (though bit to find with Balqaa on last week's C&D form) but more needed to win this.
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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

8/1

Form: 564315 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Improved to win over this trip at Leicester in August but upset in the stalls and failed by a long chalk to reproduce that last time; hood fitted for AW debut and interesting to see how she goes.
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11th

8

(11)

16th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Metric

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Got off the mark at Leicester (1m2f) in August but disappointing since, finishing seventh of eight over 1m2f at Wolverhampton last time; others are more obvious.

16/1

7th

6

(12)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metric

9st 3lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David O’Meara

blindfold off late and slowly away, in rear

16/1

14

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metric

9st 3lb

T: David O’Meara

OUR TIP

Form: 268942 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been at this venue and, having slipped in the weights, came close to breaking losing run over this C&D last time; should go well from same mark.
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4th

1

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Balqaa

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Resumed winning ways in classified event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March; winless on turf though and only eighth of 13 in 1m Ripon handicap last time; others appeal more.

12/1

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

Form: 364909 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
1m2f AW winner at Lingfield in August last year; form has been patchy this year and she'll have to step up on latest C&D form (held by Balqaa) to get back to winning ways.
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2nd

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well.

7/1

4th

5

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; promising third at Ayr last month but she hasn't built on it in two subsequent outings; sneaking down the weights but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

Form: 240812 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in March who has run well on last two turf starts; 3lb higher than last AW run now back in this sphere but claims if latest turf form is reproduced.
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7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Daragh Bourke

On a long losing run (last win was at Ayr in July 2024) but he has run a few creditable races this year; has a bit to find with Royal Blaze on their C&D form last month.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 14 months ago and he struggled here last time; on dangerous mark but he's been hard to predict this season and others are preferred.

20/1

10th

3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Not disgraced when third of eight to Jewel Maker in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this C&D winner is one for the shortlist.

10/1

20/1

Form: 177875

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Turf (7f)/dual AW winner (a mile) who seems to stay 1m2f; below best since last win in January and off since June but back with previous trainer and booking of Hollie Doyle catches the eye.
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8th

8

(2)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bawaader

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Thompson

Won a couple of 0-50 classified events over 1m on Polytrack at the start of the year, but precious little since; hard to recommend.

16/1

8th

7

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:45 Hamilton

Bawaader

9st 2lb

J: Paula Muir

T: David Thompson

Completed a classified double on AW in January; subsequent handicap form is not up to scratch; others preferred.

20/1

8th

8

(8)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bawaader

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Thompson

Turf (7f)/dual AW winner (a mile) who seems to stay 1m2f; below best since last win in January and off since June but back with previous trainer and booking of Hollie Doyle catches the eye.

20/1

20/1

Form: 3080-0 C

Last run: 258 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been over 1m at this venue but stays this trip and, although disappointing when last seen in January, is on a good mark; interesting runner on first start for new trainer.
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3rd

6

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Free

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turned things around with a 33-1 win over C&D (classified) last August but she's finished down the field in both runs since, including a 16l defeat at Southwell 11 days ago; has something to prove again and she needs another bolt from the blue.

9/1

3rd

6

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Free

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turned things around with a 33-1 win over C&D (classified) last August but she's finished down the field in both runs since, including a 16l defeat at Southwell 11 days ago; has something to prove again and she needs another bolt from the blue.

9/1

Form: 23761 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Notched first win down in trip on AW debut in first-time cheekpieces in 1m maiden here last week, staying on in a manner that suggested the return to this trip would suit; however, that wasn't a strong race and more to do back in handicap under penalty.
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9th

9

(6)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Child Of Lir

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ben Lund

Picked up for just £2,000 from Rebecca Menzies and pretty much tailed off since; with a mark of 42 he's 4lb wrong.

33/1

7th

8

(6)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Child Of Lir

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Ben Lund

Picked up for just £2,000 from Rebecca Menzies last month and made a poor start for his new yard when behind two of these here a fortnight ago; is hard to recommend.

33/1

7th

8

(6)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Child Of Lir

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Ben Lund

Picked up for just £2,000 from Rebecca Menzies last month and made a poor start for his new yard when behind two of these here a fortnight ago; is hard to recommend.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £65.80
Straight Forecast £53.21
Tricast £242.35
Trifecta £589.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Balqaa

Daily Mail:

Child Of Lir

Telegraph:

Oscar Doodle

The Sun:

We Still Believe

Daily Mirror:

Child Of Lir

Daily Record:

Child Of Lir

RP RATINGS:

Balqaa

POSTDATA:

Balqaa

The Times:

Balqaa

The Guardian:

Balqaa

D Express:

Balqaa

The Star:

Balqaa