September 29 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

20.00

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Vickers.Bet Proudly Supporting British Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Vickers.Bet Proudly Supporting British Racing Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1-0613 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
The winner of two of his seven starts, more recently a 1m Class 5 handicap at Kempton last month off 3lb lower; respectable third on turf last time; needs further progress to win.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(7)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Playupskyblues

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

The winner of two of his seven starts, more recently a 1m Class 5 handicap at Kempton last month off 3lb lower; respectable third on turf last time; needs further progress to win.

12/1

3rd

7

(6)

1st Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:13 Salisbury

Playupskyblues

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has won on good to soft; quite well backed when landing his first handicap over 1m at Kempton having been handy throughout; appeared to have a bit in hand and only 3lb higher for this.

11/4

1st

4

(7)

14th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Playupskyblues

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Turf novice winner last October; quiet return but fared better when sixth of 16 in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Newbury (1m, good) 24 days ago and the winner has gone in again since; down another 1lb and worth a second look.

12/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -60991 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo who suffered with the handicapper as a 3yo; slow start to 2023 too but the combination of a wind operation and a drop into Class 5 company saw him bounce back to form with a 7f win here ten days ago (well backed); looked to have loads in hand there and he'll take some beating if anywhere near that level.
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8th

6

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Eldrickjones

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and largely in good form after on AW; only 13th on rare turf start in 1m York handicap last time though so needs to take a step forward.

20/1

13th

19

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Eldrickjones

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

Well handicapped on last year's best form (including on turf) and ran okay when third of six at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he's been hard to win with on grass and looks vulnerable back up in grade.

33/1

3rd

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and in good nick until only sixth back there (7f) 35 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 010608 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won well at Southwell in June off 1lb lower; not beaten far in a Racing League handicap back at Southwell 16 days ago; one to consider now eased in grade.
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7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached.

33/1

7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

refused to race

33/1

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Comes with major risks attached as he was badly out of form on turf last month and refused to race at Redcar last week, while he's untested beyond about 1m; however, his last two wins have come here and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back on this track.

14/1

14/1

Form: 658371 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two course wins this year, latterly ten days ago when returning from a break (1m); 5lb penalty in a higher grade may find him out.
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12th

10

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David Thompson

10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run.

40/1

11

(2)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Nine course wins to his name, mainly in the early months of the year; 50-1 for his C&D return a month ago, when well behind a few of these, and needs a big step forward.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Thompson

Nine of his ten wins have come at this track (7f-1m2f) but last success was 13 months ago and he finished down the field here in his final two runs last year; looks opposable back from a break.

16/1

Form: -55862 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Evidence stacking up that he's better on AW than turf, most recently bouncing back from two heavy defeats at Ayr to finish second of 12 in a 1m2f handicap here three weeks ago; return to 1m will suit and he's still relatively low mileage.
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2nd

9

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Irish Flame

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, steady headway from 2f out, chased clear leader over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, pressed leader inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

11/1

2nd

9

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Irish Flame

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, steady headway from 2f out, chased clear leader over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, pressed leader inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

11/1

5th

7

(4)

13th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Irish Flame

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 11 times since his wide-margin C&D win in December 2022, including when a warm favourite behind Havana Party here three weeks ago; change of headgear may not be enough to turn the tables.

6/1

11/2

Form: 098894

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Capable of smart form when trained by Charles Hills; struggled initially for this yard but there was much more encouragement off his much-reduced mark at Ayr last week (1m, good to soft), keeping on strongly having met trouble in running; can't discount now he's found his level.
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7th

8

(11)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tuscan

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Showed useful form for previous yard; 0-11 for current stable but last few efforts, most recently going close off this mark at Leicester (7f) last week, suggest his turn is near; appears to have a leading chance (due to go up 3lb from tomorrow).

7/2

2nd

2

(8)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Leicester

Tuscan

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

dwelt start, in rear, headway against far rail from 2f out, went third final 110yds, kept on, just failed

9/2

6th

8

(9)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tuscan

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Capable of smart form when trained by Charles Hills; struggled initially for this yard but there was much more encouragement off his much-reduced mark at Ayr last week (1m, good to soft), keeping on strongly having met trouble in running; can't discount now he's found his level.

11/2

33/1

Form: /00P90 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Classy handicapper in his heyday but he has suffered five heavy defeats since returning from a 796-day absence in May; had an excuse last time but still vulnerable in this warm event.
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12th

9

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Rise Hall

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Formerly useful veteran who's missed a couple of chunks of his career and been on the downgrade in recent times; has been running over further this year and is tried in another different form of headgear tonight.

10/1

12th

9

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Rise Hall

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Formerly useful veteran who's missed a couple of chunks of his career and been on the downgrade in recent times; has been running over further this year and is tried in another different form of headgear tonight.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Rise Hall

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Mark has tumbled since returning last May from mammoth absence; made the frame in three of his four runs this year but doesn't appeal for the win.

12/1

Form: 044131 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
The winner of two of his last three starts, finding plenty at Southwell three weeks ago (1m); has shown promise at this track and he's one to take seriously.
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10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Bushfire

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

towards rear, good headway on inner 4f out, switched right 3f out, disputing second over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

16/1

Form: 279353 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
7f winner here off 2lb higher in May; in the frame in two of his last three starts but stable look to have more obvious claims with Tuscan.
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6th

2

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Five-time AW winner but 0-24 on turf; will appreciate this ease in grade but has been out of form since returning from a break in June; needs to turn things around.

10/1

12th

13

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Katie Scott

Very rarely goes this far and it's a long time since he won at higher than 0-55 level; always a chance he'll miss the break too and he's some way down the pecking order.

25/1

7th

6

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Well handicapped on pick of this year's AW form but finished well down the field on both starts last month (1m1f/7f) and is now 0-23 on turf.

40/1

12/1

Form: 319061 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in February and he's added two more turf wins since, latterly finding plenty to win at Carlisle four weeks ago (1m, good to firm); wouldn't be an obvious one to follow up though.
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6th

7

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Showmedemoney

10st 5lb

J: Miss Taryn Cole

T: Craig Benton

Six-time winner split between AW and turf; has mixed record since his last success in February but he was only just caught at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last time; has possibilities if he can back that up and he has won over this trip.

100/30

2nd

1

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Showmedemoney

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Craig Benton

Again no sign of the tongue-tie he wore for most wins; two runs this season were his first on turf since June 2024 and he needs to return to February's AW levels.

14/1

4th

5

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Showmedemoney

10st 12lb

J: Miss Taryn Cole

T: Craig Benton

Again no sign of the tongue-tie worn for most wins as he has a rare run away from the AW; bit better at Lingfield recently on his second run for this yard but needs more back on turf.

12/1

11th
12 (10)
Natzor

16/1

Form: 623807

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; early promise in handicaps but he's taken backward steps since headgear went on; tongue-tie needs to spark extra.
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11th

11

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

8st 10lb

J: Molly Keegan-Price

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual course winner (1m2f; last win October 2024); has beaten just a single rival in his last three appearances (1m2f-12.5f) and, while he has eased 11lb over that period (and is claimer ridden), it's tough to form an argument.

40/1

12th

10

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Natzor

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won twice for David O'Meara on Newcastle AW (1m2f) in 2024 but 0-12 on turf; out of sorts last year, and has failed to beat a rival in last two appearances, at Newcastle and Redcar; mark is in freefall but plenty to prove.

66/1

8th

8

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Natzor

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual winner over 1m2f at Newcastle in 2024 but winless since; close-up fourth there at a big price in March but has struggled in three starts since, all at Newcastle; returns to turf with a bit to prove.

50/1

Form: 4-3151 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
On the up in recent times, getting off the mark at Doncaster in June and benefiting from cheekpieces (retained) when going in at Kempton three weeks ago; more on her plate up 4lb and tackling male opposition but she's on the right path.
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12th

4

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Lady Wormsley

11st 6lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Fair Flat racer who displayed improvement over hurdles when third under positive ride in recent Worcester maiden (2m, good); sports refitted cheekpieces for this handicap debut and could still have more to offer.

12/1

3rd

8

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Worcester

Lady Wormsley

11st 1lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Winning miler on the Flat for James Fanshawe at Class 5 level; it's been a very quiet start over hurdles.

25/1

6th

12

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Lady Wormsley

10st 7lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Winning miler on the Flat for James Fanshawe at Class 5 level; 28-1 for her hurdling introduction here and was beaten 30l into third.

20/1

Non-runners

King Triton, Dreamrocker

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £16.49
Tricast £170.90
Trifecta £195.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eldrickjones

LAMBOURN:

Dreamrocker

POSTDATA:

Lady Wormsley

Telegraph:

Bushfire

The Guardian:

Showmedemoney

TOPSPEED:

Playupskyblues

The Times:

Irish Flame

The Star:

Dreamrocker

NEWMARKET:

Lady Wormsley

The Sun:

Bushfire

RP RATINGS:

Eldrickjones

Daily Mail:

Eldrickjones

D Express:

Eldrickjones

Daily Mirror:

Eldrickjones

Daily Record:

Showmedemoney