October 02 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

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Vickers.Bet Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Vickers.Bet Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: -83278 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Collared in the closing stages at Musselburgh in July (5f, good) but unable to build on that effort in two subsequent runs; yard going well and Paul Mulrennan a good booking so not discounted, especially as he shaped well in one visit here last season.
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2nd

2

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:37 Redcar

Castan

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Nine-time winner who scored at Southwell (5f, AW) in April but he's not matched that form since and was out the back at Newcastle last month; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs to turn things around.

20/1

9th

5

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Four of his nine wins have been over C&D but he's not easy to predict and was well held here last time; now 2lb lower than for his win at Southwell in April but he comes with risks attached.

14/1

8th

11

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -57011 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 3yo whose early promise has been fulfilled since cheekpieces were added, winning easily at Southwell in August and following up eight days later in more workmanlike fashion; another 5lb higher in a better race but she's on the up and may not have finished progressing just yet.
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3rd

5

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins have been over 5f at Southwell; not in best of form on last four starts; others stronger.

25/1

3rd

5

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins have been over 5f at Southwell; not in best of form on last four starts; others stronger.

25/1

9th

6

(10)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins over C&D; should come good again at some point this winter but quiet this autumn and may need a bit more weight off her back.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 210485 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Game effort when seeing off 13 rivals at Beverley in July off this mark (5f, good to firm); not quite at the same level since but this is a drop in class and he does have a C&D win on his record.
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8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

9th

9

(3)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Sound Reason

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Better drawn today than when sixth behind Project Dante here three weeks ago; unable to justify favouritism at Newcastle eight days later; dangerous mark but his losing run is mounting up.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 312412 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ready winner on Tapeta in August and again at Bath last month (both 5f); he has had excuses for some of his defeats since and the ground went against him at Leicester three weeks ago; everything looks in place for a big run today and still not fully exposed.
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1st

5

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Moulin Booj

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

String of consistent efforts before winning off 3lb lower in a less-competitive Nottingham handicap last month; found it beyond him under a penalty a few days later and, while he's fine round here, he's weighted to his best again.

6/1

5th

1

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Moulin Booj

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Scott

Right behind Accrual here before justifying favouritism at Nottingham (5f) three days ago despite an awkward start; the penalty might just find him out.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Moulin Booj

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Scott

Ultra-consistent and arrives following a solid effort at Thirsk (same mark as tonight; his last winning rating); boasts a good record at this time of year and this is less competitive, so his claims are obvious.

7/4

12/1

Form: 754827 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Having dropped a long way in the weights there have been some promising signs of late, notably when second at Catterick three weeks ago (5f, soft); not quite so good at Redcar last time though and he's now 3lb higher.
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3

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Jojo Rabbit

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

No problem with conditions and he followed a close second over C&D by winning an amateur rider handicap at Catterick (5f, good) by daylight last week; 5lb higher today but he is likely to go up more than that when reassessed; key player from stall 1.

4/1

1st

2

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Catterick

Jojo Rabbit

11st 1lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Nine-time winner who was 2l fourth to Albegone at Musselburgh last month; claimed in the final stride by his old nemesis at Pontefract (again 5f, good) on Thursday; same terms and it should be close between them again.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:32 Pontefract

Jojo Rabbit

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

8yo who has shown patchy form of late and was well beaten at Leicester last time but this C&D winner is on a dangerous mark, 7lb lower than when runner-up over C&D in May; not ruled out.

4/1

20/1

Form: 441100 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two sprint wins in ten days in June but well beaten at Beverley the last twice; has shown promise at this track but others look stronger in this field.
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7th

9

(4)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:30 Pontefract

Indian Sounds

8st 10lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Paul Midgley

Clear signs of a return to form in big field at Thirsk last month, finishing third (best of the near-side runners); defied a 7lb higher mark in this contest last year (good to firm) on sole start under Elle-May Croot; respected.

7/2

3rd

9

(18)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Indian Sounds

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early

33/1

3rd

9

(18)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Indian Sounds

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early, raced near side

33/1

8/1

Form: 912638 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not at his very best at Thirsk last time but he'd been in good nick beforehand, winning at Thirsk in June and running well in a Class 4 at York in July; has a C&D win on his record and he's one to consider in an open race.
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9th

4

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:12 Redcar

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Peter Niven

Hard to predict and was out the back over C&D last time but he scored at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June and was successful off 1lb higher in this race last year; comes with risks attached but has claims if he can bounce back again.

16/1

12th

15

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Sugar Baby

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Peter Niven

Back to winning ways at Doncaster (6f) in June and comes here on the back of a resurgent fifth of 11 over C&D 24 days ago; scored twice here in 2025 (including over C&D) so ought to be thereabouts.

20/1

5th

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Peter Niven

Back to winning ways at Doncaster (6f) in June; well held in 6f handicaps at York and Pontefract since, however, so this C&D scorer needs to get back on track.

20/1

Form: 528453 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D reads 1222 and he has held his form on turf since a near miss here in June; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give it another good go.
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5th

7

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Dinmont

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a 5f handicap at Beverley in May off a 3lb higher mark; generally disappointing since but he's fine on Tapeta and he can't be discounted; stable also run Muker.

16/1

10th

9

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Far from consistent this season but got up in the final strides over C&D (good to firm; off 1lb higher) in May; possibilities provided he's back in similar form and the race again pans out favourably.

12/1

5th

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Dandy Dinmont

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back off the same mark as when winning narrowly at Beverley (5f, good) in May, but he hasn't proved very consistent so far this year so not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

9th
7 (2)
Bayraat

6/1

Form: 821323

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Got going too late dropped to 5f at Haydock last month but that was still an improved effort in a 0-80; one to be interested in now faced with a stiff test at the trip.
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9th

10

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Bayraat

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Tate

Never involved in a Class 4 at York last time but this veteran was in good form before that, including a win at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) and three seconds; still looks on a workable mark and he has possibilities on this drop back in grade.

14/1

12th

17

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Bayraat

10st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Tate

Plucky veteran who retains plenty of vim and vigour, another fine run when second in amateurs' race at Doncaster last time; 3lb out of the weights but has finished third in the last two runnings of this event and has each-way possibilities once more.

11/1

2nd

8

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Bayraat

10st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Tom Tate

Veteran who has returned from a break in fine form and won by a length over this far at Wetherby (good to firm); back up 4lb but had dropped to a good mark.

9/2

12/1

Form: 212035 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
The addition of cheekpieces saw her get off the mark at Thirsk in June (5f, good to firm); generally held her form since and she ran creditably on her AW debut five weeks ago; no surprise to see her on the premises.
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10th

10

(6)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Fox

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear

12/1

5th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:10 Southwell (AW)

Storm Fox

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Having first run on the AW but consistent on turf and was close up at Ripon (5f, soft) most recently on ground perhaps slower than ideal; entitled to be involved.

15/2

3rd

5

(6)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Ripon

Storm Fox

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Had a consistent spell on fast ground in May/June, with Thirsk win flanked by a pair of close seconds; form dipped at Doncaster last month but this 3yo filly, who isn't fully exposed in handicaps, may bounce back.

11/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £45.50
Straight Forecast £42.33
Tricast £315.46
Trifecta £574.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rodborough

SPOTLIGHT:

Moulin Booj

The Times:

Dandy Dinmont

NEWMARKET:

Moulin Booj

Daily Mail:

Moulin Booj

Daily Mirror:

Moulin Booj

The Sun:

Moulin Booj

POSTDATA:

Rodborough

Telegraph:

Rodborough

The Guardian:

Rodborough

D Express:

Rodborough

The Star:

Rodborough

Daily Record:

Rodborough