September 29 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 030405

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-7; best effort came when placed in a Doncaster novice (6f, soft) earlier in the year; has fallen in the weights (by 9lb) since introduced to handicapping, but his latest effort - fifth of 13 over 1m here - was more encouraging; dropping back in trip could further assist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(11)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Tees George

9st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Proving solid this season and scored over C&D (good to firm) most recently, taking Beverley form figures to 21021 (the duck egg is probably best forgiven); likely to remain competitive.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Tees George

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Gained sole turf success over C&D (in September 2024) and returns to Beverley in reasonably good form, having made the frame in both outings this year, latest in big field at Doncaster (1m); solid claims.

5/1

4th

15

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Tees George

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Twice finished second last summer; pleasing return to action when third of nine at Newcastle last month (7f); seems to handle most ground and he is another to consider in a wide-open handicap.

16/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 223421 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Reliable since gelded (form figures 223421); had worn headgear for most of those starts, but that was absent when breaking the maiden at Wolverhampton (7f; runner-up Merry Secret runs in the 6.30) last time; a subsequent 2lb rise looks fair so he should be there or thereabouts.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Bernie The Bear

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf (0-17) and his 'most recent' AW win was at Wolverhampton (6f) in December 2023; nothing positive to take from his last four starts, including when weakening quickly at Musselburgh (7f; 40-1) three weeks ago.

50/1

9th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; only narrowly denied by The Gay Blade over 6f at Newcastle in February but hasn't been in same form since, including behind that reopposing rival there last week.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; has run poorly on last two starts; best watched for now.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 221500 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Finally snapped a barren sequence at Catterick (7f classified stakes, good to soft) last month, but appears to have gradually lost his way since; AW record reads 1-12, so it is debatable as to whether he truly relishes artificial surfaces; safer options lie elsewhere.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Rum Runner

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won just once since getting up late in a C&D classified stakes (good to soft) in August 2023; not disgraced but hasn't done enough to suggest that his turn is forthcoming in four starts this year.

33/1

7th

7

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Rum Runner

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Track regular who won over C&D just over one year ago; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine behind Dumfries over C&D (also good to firm) on his June return but two lesser runs have followed; needs to turn the ship around; 1lb out of the weights.

12/1

7

(1)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Rum Runner

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

10yo who won over C&D in 2023; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June but he failed to come on for that run when seventh of 11 over that same C&D 32 days ago.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 111304

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Notched a hat-trick at Ayr (6f, good to soft/soft) in July, showing immediate progress for the fitting of blinkers; ran okay at Hamilton (fourth) last time, and sits just 2lb above her last winning mark; no issues with this artificial surface, but is limited in terms of experience over 7f.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Donald Whillans

On a long losing run and she failed to beat a rival in 7f classified event here four days ago; blinkers go back on now with work to do.

25/1

4th

7

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Donald Whillans

On a long losing run and she failed to beat a rival in 7f classified event here four days ago; blinkers go back on now with work to do.

25/1

11th

10

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Won three times over 6f on turf in summer 2023 but has very mixed record since and was safely held in two C&D handicaps last month.

50/1

10/1

Form: 484606 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three wins from 22 starts, the most recent coming over 1m at Redcar (from a 5lb higher mark) in May; less convincing since and returns to the AW for the first time since competing on the old Fibresand surface at Southwell in April 2021; capable over 7f, but other risks attached.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

11th

14

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Makalu

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Reappeared with a win at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but then ran badly behind Jez Bomb and three more of these over C&D 11 days ago.

11/1

Form: -35644 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win (0-7); raced prominently and only headed late on when fourth of 13 over C&D last month; dangerous to dismiss with Paul Mulrennan retaining the ride, but does need to find a fraction more to break the duck.
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11

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Malinheadsearovers

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Disappointing Flat maiden who was well beaten when 66-1 for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Market Rasen (2m, good), where he raced too freely and jumped left throughout; blinkers added here; too risky.

40/1

8th

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Malinheadsearovers

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing.

10/1

8th

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Malinheadsearovers

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing.

10/1

Form: -83747

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; has shown glimpses of ability, namely when fourth in a first-time visor at Musselburgh (7f, good) on penultimate start; it is possible that he found his next run at Ripon coming a shade too soon; blinkers are now the headgear of choice from this falling mark.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(2)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Joy

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven-race maiden; has shown glimpses of ability, namely when fourth in a first-time visor at Musselburgh (7f, good) on penultimate start; it is possible that he found his next run at Ripon coming a shade too soon; blinkers are now the headgear of choice from this falling mark.

14/1

7th

5

(6)

5th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ripon

Secret Joy

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has run to a similar level in three handicaps, latterly in a first-time visor last week; again looked there as though worth a try over this longer trip and has been found a winnable race.

8/1

4th

8

(5)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

19:35 Musselburgh

Secret Joy

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Some way off the front pair on his handicap debut last month before running to a similar level on Tapeta last time; however, wears a first-time visor and two of his siblings won for headgear first going on, which is a possible angle in.

10/1

Form: 04-539

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Placed in a similar race on handicap debut at Southwell (7f; 4-1) in February; made a low-key return at Yarmouth (last of nine) last month but, with the application of cheekpieces and that run under his belt, an improved effort remains a possibility.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(5)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Climate Change

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Placed in a similar race on handicap debut at Southwell (7f; 4-1) in February; made a low-key return at Yarmouth (last of nine) last month but, with the application of cheekpieces and that run under his belt, an improved effort remains a possibility.

12/1

9th

9

(2)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Climate Change

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders

8/1

25/1

Form: 320000

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-16; produced a series of consistent efforts earlier in the year, including on Tapeta here and at Southwell (1m); has failed to beat a single rival though in four starts since finishing runner-up at Pontefract in May; risky, and really needs to change of headgear to have the desired effect.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(6)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Galton

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Antony Brittain

0-16; produced a series of consistent efforts earlier in the year, including on Tapeta here and at Southwell (1m); has failed to beat a single rival though in four starts since finishing runner-up at Pontefract in May; risky, and really needs to change of headgear to have the desired effect.

25/1

11th

9

(10)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galton

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Antony Brittain

slowly away, in rear

25/1

10th

10

(1)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Galton

8st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Antony Brittain

Series of good efforts in defeat at 7f and 1m on AW and turf in the spring but he finished a remote last on latest two starts and can hardly be fancied after that.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.50
Straight Forecast £14.44
Tricast £173.01
Trifecta £221.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bernie The Bear

RP RATINGS:

Tees George

D Express:

Makalu

Daily Mirror:

See My Baby Jive

POSTDATA:

Bernie The Bear

The Times:

Bernie The Bear

Telegraph:

Bernie The Bear

The Guardian:

Bernie The Bear

Daily Mail:

Bernie The Bear

The Sun:

Bernie The Bear

The Star:

Bernie The Bear

Daily Record:

Bernie The Bear