October 06 / 16.35 Newcastle (AW)

16.35

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Quinnbet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 57-433 CD

Last run: 241 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in January 2022; made the frame several times last winter and was last seen finishing third over hurdles in the spring; quite well handicapped and would have a chance if ready after six months off.
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7th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:39 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip.

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 886215 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Arrives in good form, following a win in a big field at Thirsk (1m4f, good) with a creditable fifth of eight at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft; hampered final 1f); shaped well on only previous AW outing; respected.
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8th

2

(8)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:05 Ripon

Kittykarma

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

ducked right start, in rear, prominent on outer after 1f

25/1

7th

2

(8)

30th May 2024

Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

20:55 Carlisle

Kittykarma

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, held up in rear

8/1

6

(3)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Kittykarma

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start, towards rear

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -56265

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-8; possibly failed to stay 2m at Southwell four weeks ago; best effort when second of seven over 1m6f at Wolverhampton in July; none too consistent and risky in first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces).
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11th

10

(2)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zivaniya

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Three AW wins, the most recent off 7lb higher over C&D in August 2024; inconsistent since but is attractively treated and Jack Callan takes off a bonus 5lb; good chance if back to form.

10/1

6th

1

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Zivaniya

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Prominent racer who won three times on AW last year, including over this C&D in August off a mark 5lb higher than today; beaten 20l here in February and was again well beaten at Kempton when last seen 92 days ago.

10/1

6

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Zivaniya

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Hugo Palmer

Prominent racer who won three times on AW last year and first two were over C&D; flopped with a heavy defeat at Newcastle in February but he finished a close third here (2m) on his penultimate run and is a big player if he can recapture that form; in the mix back from a break.

7/2

Form: 081271 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Often runs here (three wins and two seconds from 18 attempts) and gained a clearcut success over 1m2f ten days ago; a 5lb penalty demands more and he's not proven over this longer trip, but can't be ruled out.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 3553

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who chased home two last-time-out winners on handicap debut at Kempton (1m3f) last month; today's extra yardage should suit him well and he's high on the list.
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4th

6

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Charlies Choice

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

All eight wins have been on AW but he's lost his way with heavy defeats at Newcastle (12.4f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in last two runs; still lightly raced on turf but he needs a major revival back in this sphere.

20/1

11th

2

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Charlies Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Three-time winner over 1m4f/1m5f here and Taryn Langley gets on well with him, but he has never attempted this far before and he must put an uncharacteristically poor effort at Newcastle 13 days ago behind him.

16/1

7th

4

(5)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Charlies Choice

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Simcock

Reliable 6yo, who won three times (1m4f/1m5f) during a busy spell this winter and he ran another solid race when runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last Friday; should go well again on this drop back in trip and he's respected with Hollie Doyle booked.

9/2

Form: 686111

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Proving better away from turf with three wins and a second from just four goes on the AW; completed hat-trick at Lingfield (2m) three weeks ago and should not be inconvenienced by the drop back in trip; big chance.
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12th

5

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Artisan Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f but turf strike-rate is 1-19; not discredited on latest start (1m5f) but others are preferred.

16/1

4th

6

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Artisan Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort over 1m6f-2m2f but his turf strike-rate is just 1-18 and return to turf last time saw him well held.

25/1

10th

11

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Artisan Dancer

8st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort over 1m6f-2m2f, who's fit from AW, but his turf strike-rate is just 1-17 and that makes him look vulnerable.

20/1

50/1

Form: 70408

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ran in two point bumpers early this year; seemed to show modest form when fourth of nine in Carlisle maiden (1m3f) in July but well beaten in two handicaps since; cheekpieces added to tongue-strap today; others preferred.
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0

1

28th Dec 2023

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:15 Catterick

Alanine

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Davies

0-2 in points, 0-7 on the Flat and well beaten on sole completed start over hurdles; difficult to recommend.

100/1

8th

10

17th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

11:50 Carlisle

Alanine

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Davies

0-2 in points and 0-7 on Flat; early faller at Sedgefield on the switch to hurdles; holds weak claims on form.

66/1

0

8

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

12:15 Sedgefield

Alanine

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: John Davies

Beaten in two points before embarking on a fairly forgettable Flat career (1m2f-2m); opposable.

66/1

8/1

Form: 875296

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; didn't go with much zest when sixth of seven at Hamilton 12 days ago, but he performs well at Newcastle and a repeat of his short-head second over 1m2f here in August would put him firmly in the picture.
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8th

9

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Rampant

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Patrick Morris

Some good runs in defeat in November/December, including here, but not at the same level this year and he remains a maiden after 33 starts.

33/1

5th

9

(9)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rampant

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Patrick Morris

32-race maiden who has been well held in last five runs, including behind Ice Opera in a classified event over C&D on Friday; passed over.

20/1

9th

5

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rampant

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

31-race maiden who has been well held in his last four runs and he meets most of today's rivals on unfavourable terms; down the list.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £101.60
Straight Forecast £156.06
Tricast £891.66
Trifecta £704.80

Selections

The Times:

Artisan Dancer

POSTDATA:

We Still Believe

SPOTLIGHT:

Rampant

NEWMARKET:

Charlie's Choice

Daily Mirror:

Percy Willis

The Guardian:

Artisan Dancer

Daily Mail:

Artisan Dancer

D Express:

Artisan Dancer

The Star:

Artisan Dancer

Daily Record:

Artisan Dancer

Telegraph:

We Still Believe

The Sun:

We Still Believe