September 26 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

Standard

QuinnBet Handicap

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

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 408127 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Ripon (1m2f) in August but he came in only seventh of ten over C&D a week ago; this C&D scorer needs to get back on track.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 362841 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Quirky sort but she made it 2-2 over C&D in 14-runner handicap 15 days ago, overcoming a poor run in the process; up 3lb but she merits serious consideration if in the same form 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

14/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 381486 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Shed his maiden tag at Beverley (1m2f) in June but, having been gelded, he wasn't at his best on his last two starts here and at Wolverhampton; he needs to bounce back.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

Ski Jump

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Tina Jackson

Win last summer came over 1m2f and stamina isn't assured as he goes beyond 1m4f for the first time; this summer's Beverley efforts give him claims if he does see it out though.

6/1

2nd

6

(2)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

19:45 Beverley

Ski Jump

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Course winner at 1m2f for Richard Fahey but he hasn't entirely answered the stamina question over this far as yet, most recently when third of eight over C&D ten days ago; might be tough to reel in Walter Hartright if the latter is on song.

10/1

3rd

7

(4)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Beverley

Ski Jump

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

midfield

10/1

Form: 649096 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Arrives on a lengthy losing sequence and her recent form isn't overly encouraging too, posting a never-dangerous sixth over C&D a week ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.
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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: 354574 C

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Course winner who got back on track when fourth of 12 in C&D handicap 54 days ago; it's now 13 starts since his last victory, though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(4)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seven wins on Tapeta, the latest over C&D in October 2022; well held at this level back here last month but may come on for that run after a break; competitive on last winter's form.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

prominent, edged left after 2f

12/1

Form: 786638

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and she came in last of eight at Ffos Las (1m2f) 25 days ago; this first go on Tapeta needs to yield major improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Lowick

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Seven-race maiden whose best effort was when third of ten at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; has shaped as though this drop in trip may suit and a tongue-tie is now given a go, but she still has enough to prove.

10/1

6th

1

(5)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lowick

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Still a maiden and she came in last of eight at Ffos Las (1m2f) 25 days ago; this first go on Tapeta needs to yield major improvement.

8/1

66/1

Form: 659807

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has yet to make the frame in seven starts and she came in last of seven in 1m4f Hamilton handicap last month; she's very hard to make a case for.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

12

(11)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Killing Eve

8st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Katie Scott

Has yet to make the frame in seven starts and she came in last of seven in 1m4f Hamilton handicap last month; she's very hard to make a case for.

66/1

7th

8

(3)

14th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:40 Hamilton

Killing Eve

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

took keen hold, held up in rear

33/1

12th

14

(6)

9th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Ayr

Killing Eve

8st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Hasn't shown enough among her five runs to suggest she'll win this.

50/1

16/1

Form: 7-9730

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Holds solid claims on the form of his Beverley 1m2f third in July but he failed to build on it when tenth at Thirsk (1m4f) the following month; he has a bit to prove now if he's to get off the mark here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(2)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Act Of Will

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Danny Brooke

Holds solid claims on the form of his Beverley 1m2f third in July but he failed to build on it when tenth at Thirsk (1m4f) the following month; he has a bit to prove now if he's to get off the mark here.

16/1

10th

11

(5)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

19:45 Thirsk

Act Of Will

9st 5lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Danny Brooke

Best form since his debut effort when 2l third at Beverley latest (good to soft); that slowly run affair wouldn't be reliable evidence he stays 1m2f, however, and there's 2f further still to go tonight.

14/1

12/1

Form: 643154 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Leicester (1m2f) in August and not disgraced in a first-time hood when fourth of ten over C&D a week ago; she's one for the shortlist with the headgear retained.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

6/1

Form: 331458 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Finally opened his account at Nottingham (1m2f) in July and in decent nick since, eighth of 14 to Spirit Of Ash over C&D 15 days ago; he can go well again off an easing mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Non-runners

Indication Rocket, Goblet Of Fire

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.80
Straight Forecast £14.86
Tricast £147.29
Trifecta £158.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Spirit Of Ash

SPOTLIGHT:

Goblet Of Fire

The Guardian:

International Law

D Express:

Ice Shadow

The Times:

Goblet Of Fire

Telegraph:

Goblet Of Fire

Daily Mirror:

Goblet Of Fire

POSTDATA:

Spirit Of Ash

Daily Mail:

Spirit Of Ash

The Star:

Spirit Of Ash

Daily Record:

Spirit Of Ash