September 26 / 20.30 Newcastle (AW)

20.30

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QuinnBet Quarterback Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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QuinnBet Quarterback Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 160137 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Triple winner at around 1m, including over C&D in July (first-time visor), when 6lb lower; bettered that effort when third back here from this mark next time; well held on soft latest but respected back at this venue.
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9th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Urban Road

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Posted duck eggs at York the last twice but this is a drop back in class and he's on last winning mark; however, still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf and his losing run is mounting up.

12/1

11th

9

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Urban Road

10st 8lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Alan Brown

He's 8-50 on the AW and only 1-13 on turf; he was bang there over this far and off this mark at Redcar in April but he's another in here on a recovery mission after two lesser efforts.

40/1

15th

13

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Urban Road

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Alan Brown

Eight of his nine wins have been on the AW, including a hat-trick in February last year; pulled too hard when well beaten last time but had run two sound races ar Redcar prior to that (1m2f, good to firm); worth considering from his inside draw.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 358700 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who is now 1lb lower than the more recent of those in February; held his form into the spring but has been well below his best on his last five starts (including back over C&D).
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9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 456286 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Multiple 7f AW winner (including here) who has also won over 1m; went close when 1lb higher at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but unable to repeat that effort in two subsequent starts; handy mark if he can bounce back.
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3rd

2

(9)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bold Territories

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has done most recent racing over 7f but is fine at this trip, as when third over C&D three weeks ago; was below-par the only other time he's worn a visor rather than the usual cheekpieces but has claims otherwise.

5/1

3rd

9

(3)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bold Territories

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Dods

Multiple 7f AW winner (including here) who has also won over 1m; went close when 1lb higher at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but unable to repeat that effort in two subsequent starts; handy mark if he can bounce back.

9/1

6th

3

(9)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bold Territories

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Dual Tapeta winner who had a near miss over C&D last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Newcastle (first-time visor) last time; regular cheekpieces return but he has a wide draw and comes with risks attached.

9/1

14/1

Form: 005249 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
7f course winner; inconsistent form this year from 1m-1m2f; better efforts would give him claims; can probably put a line through latest Beverley effort (slipped on leaving stalls) but there's a bit for him to prove.
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5th

3

(8)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Antagonize

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

7f course winner whose losing run is up to 19, but he could be given a chance on his fourth of 12 from 4lb higher in a 0-60 over C&D last month; had excuses when well beaten back here (7f) a fortnight ago; shortlisted.

6/1

10th

3

(5)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Antagonize

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

taken down early

8/1

4th

8

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Antagonize

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

7f course winner; inconsistent form this year from 1m-1m2f; better efforts would give him claims; can probably put a line through latest Beverley effort (slipped on leaving stalls) but there's a bit for him to prove.

14/1

10/1

Form: 127866 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Free-going gelding; made all for sole win over 1m on fast turf at Musselburgh in July, when 3lb lower; went close back there (1m1f; same tactics) next time; well below that level on his last four starts but not written off.
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11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

10

(7)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Rock

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Infrequent winner and unplaced in five AW runs; he hasn't run too badly over C&D the last twice, however, and Paul Mulrennan is back in the saddle tonight.

12/1

6th
6 (11)
Shifter

10/1

Form: 7-6167 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m winner, including on Polytrack; on a competitive mark but will need to find more than on her last two turf starts to play a serious hand.
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4th

6

(5)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Shifter

9st 2lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Two-time course scorer who came in a close third at Ayr (Off Spin in second) before extending her run of good efforts with a close fifth of 12 in 1m2f handicap there 13 days ago; a player once more eased 1lb.

11/4

5th

11

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Shifter

9st 3lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Dual course winner (1m/1m2f); not the force of old but returned from break with respectable runs of late, most recently when a never-nearer third over C&D (good) yesterday; should be in the thick of it if turning out again.

8/1

3rd

6

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Shifter

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

C&D scorer in 2024; back in good form of late, runner-up in nine-runner handicap over C&D 16 days ago; a likely player again, nudged up 1lb.

6/1

12/1

Form: 194276 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
7f course winner who is back on the same mark as when last winning at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in April; unable to repeat that effort in five subsequent starts; unexposed over 1m; hood goes on; not written off.
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3rd

3

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Northbound

10st 12lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Roger Fell

Two wins for Peter Niven this year, the second of them a wide-margin success over C&D in April; unplaced in two turf runs for Roger Fell but could fare better back on AW.

14/1

10th

8

(14)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Northbound

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Two wins at around 1m on AW this year; 1-22 on turf but he was only beaten a short head at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April (his final start for Peter Niven); seventh of 12 in this grade at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) on stable debut 22 days ago; place chance.

14/1

15/2

Form: 553219 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
7f course winner last month, despite not having an entirely smooth passage; as that day, she dwelt at the start back here last time but was unable to recover, in what was a better race; unexposed over 1m; needs to bounce back but not ruled out back down in grade.
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9th

15

(10)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Rockin Rosa

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Placed several times this season but she was 4l behind Coconut Bay when third over C&D (first-time blinkers) last time and that took her record to 1-22; others look stronger.

16/1

10

(2)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Rockin Rosa

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Third over C&D three times in a row earlier in the season and an each-way case can be made on that form; however, below par elsewhere the last twice and she has to turn things around now blinkered (replacing cheekpieces).

9/1

7th

6

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rockin Rosa

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out

10/1

Form: 900

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Showed minor promise on his debut when with John Butler but not so in two subsequent starts for him; has since changed hands; one to watch on handicap debut and first start for this trainer, unless market speaks positively.
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0

8

(6)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Honky Tonk Town

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Wigham

Never figured at Newcastle (1m) last month on stable/handicap debut; still has weak claims on form but first-time headgear is a possible source of improvement.

16/1

9th

5

(6)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Honky Tonk Town

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Wigham

Showed minor promise on his debut when with John Butler but not so in two subsequent starts for him; has since changed hands; one to watch on handicap debut and first start for this trainer, unless market speaks positively.

16/1

7

(8)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

18:25 Nottingham

Honky Tonk Town

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: John Butler

Showed nothing more than glimmers of promise when well down the field at triple-digit odds in three AW novice/maiden races this spring (7f-1m) but still worth keeping an eye on in the betting before today's turf/handicap debut.

10/1

Form: 333460

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-7 but has shown enough to suggest that she can win; now on the sort of mark from which she should be capable of going close if she can put a couple of lesser turf efforts behind her; step up in trip looks positive; interesting.
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3rd

2

(10)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sparkling Spirit

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

midfield on near side of group

3/1

10

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Sparkling Spirit

9st 4lb

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

2nd

11

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:12 Southwell (AW)

Sparkling Spirit

9st 3lb

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, pressed winner inside final 110yds, kept on

11/4

9/2

Form: 763

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Showed little on her first two starts but was much better when held up and keeping on well for third at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) latest; return to 1m should suit her and she is interesting from this initial mark.
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9th

7

(5)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Rebelle Lady

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

No positives to take from either handicap start and she was one of the first off the bridle when well held in a similar C&D contest last week; has plenty of ground to make up on Beneficiary (and Atrafan).

20/1

5th

8

(2)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rebelle Lady

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

towards rear, pushed along over 3f out

10/1

10th

14

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebelle Lady

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hung right and ran poorly on her AW/handicap debut three months ago; it's too soon to write her off but would want to see some market interest before considering her.

20/1

Form: 5148-2 CD

Last run: 249 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner (both when in cheekpieces) who was under 2l second back here (first-time visor) when last seen in January; up 1lb for his first start since; has the ability to go close but record when fresh is largely underwhelming; no headgear today.
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7

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race in 2022 and finished second in it last year; much lower rated this time around and last month's third over C&D was more encouraging; should have a part to play.

5/1

3rd

7

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in rear, headway under 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on

5/1

3rd

4

(12)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three-time C&D winner including this race off 5lb higher two years ago; losing run up to 15 but could go well if bouncing back to his best form in the returning cheekpieces.

13/2

Non-runners

Pop Favorite, Doon The Glen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.30
Straight Forecast £19.57
Tricast £129.14
Trifecta £133.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Bold Territories

SPOTLIGHT:

Rebelle Lady

RP RATINGS:

Urban Road

Daily Mirror:

Pop Favorite

The Star:

Antagonize

Daily Record:

Whatwouldyouknow

Telegraph:

Rebelle Lady

Daily Mail:

Rebelle Lady

The Times:

Urban Road

The Guardian:

Bold Territories

D Express:

Bold Territories

The Sun:

Bold Territories