October 06 / 20.15 Newcastle (AW)

20.15

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Garms Newcastle Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Garms Newcastle Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

40/1 (Won)

  • Win: £38.90
  • Place: £8.30

Form: 700708

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden, nearer last than first all starts since joining current yard; others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Henery Hawk

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in May and comes here on the back of a solid third of 13 in 6f Ayr handicap ten days ago; must enter calculations eased 1lb in his bid for a first turf victory.

10/1

3rd

1

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Henery Hawk

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All seven AW wins at 5f but was never involved on Newcastle Tapeta ten days ago; 0-21 on turf and something new is needed back at 6f on grass.

20/1

10th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Henery Hawk

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Linda Perratt

Recorded his seventh AW win when landing a 5f handicap (0-60) at Wolverhampton in April; ran as well as he ever has on turf when third of six at Ayr 37 days ago; needs more in this company.

16/1

2nd
7 (7)
Elzaal

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 096530 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
In and out on turf of late, down the field at Redcar last time, but his strike-rate on the AW is far more impressive; landed a C&D hat-trick in February/March and no surprise if he returns to form now back at Newcastle.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

Five-time C&D winner but the last was in March 2023; mark has bottomed out but he will need to better his two C&D runs this autumn to win.

7/1

8th

9

(7)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

Five-time C&D winner but the last was in March 2023; mark has bottomed out but he will need to better his two C&D runs this autumn to win.

7/1

7

(9)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Multiple C&D winner but the last of them was back in March 2023; sent off favourite for a 0-55 here on his return from a break last month and ran creditably; dangerous off a lowly mark.

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 06-958

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all six starts but that doesn't tell the full story as he was repeatedly short of room when eighth of 14 at Redcar (5f) 17 days ago; dropped 3lb since and likely to click at some point; AW debut.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Hes An Angel

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has won six times on the AW, but 0-15 on turf; creditable second at Wetherby two runs back (5.5f, good to firm) but well beaten last time (6f).

8/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Hes An Angel

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Back in better form (over 5f/5.5f) this month, winning AW classified event then solid second (behind a rival who was on the middle leg of hat-trick) in Wetherby handicap; has won over 6f; 0-14 on turf but holds a fighting chance.

8/1

4/1

Form: -41463 C BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Consistent since joining this yard, winning at Nottingham in the summer and third of 12 over this C&D last month; solid profile; should go well.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Lady Celia

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July and is now 2lb lower; not written off but she has something to prove having been well beaten at Newcastle in March on her sole outing this year.

12/1

Form: 631937 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Unlike some of these, she has winning form this year both on this course and over today's trip; has to put a below-par effort last time behind her but that's certainly possible.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

3

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

sweating

5/1

5th

3

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

sweating

5/1

2nd

4

(1)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

taken down early, towards rear, headway over 1f out, short of room and switched right inside final furlong, pressed winner final strides, just held

5/1

Form: 225036 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not proving the easiest to catch right this term but his best recent effort came at 5f on AW when third of ten at Wolverhampton in August; now 3lb lower and he's in the mix if able to repeat that form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(11)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

10st 9lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f and he was only tenth over C&D recently, finishing behind One Of Our Own and Mister Sky Blue.

10/1

Form: 122125 CD

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Veteran AW campaigner who was in fine form earlier this year, winning three times including over C&D (by 5l) in May; went up 8lb for that last success but dangerous if ready to go after five months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

led

25/1

10th

11

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

led

25/1

10th

7

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight-time C&D winner who's into the veteran stage and on the downgrade, arriving on a losing run of 18; is entitled to have come on for last month's Southwell run, following a short break, and the return here will suit.

10/1

Form: 00783

Last run: 90 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who offered more when third of 12 at Beverley (5f, good to soft; unraced on AW since debut) three months ago; still has some potential and worth a market check after a break.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

King Of The Jungle

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ran out the easy winner of a handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; up 6lb but slower ground won't faze him and he can't be ruled out.

100/30

1st

7

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

King Of The Jungle

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Never involved on reappearance but he'd been off for ten months and he could easily do better today, having been placed in just two C&D runs, including when going close in this race in 2024 (under Lewis Chalkley who switches to So Grateful); not ruled out.

15/2

10th

8

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

King Of The Jungle

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went winless last season but ran well on occasions and he's handicapped to go in at some point; seems to run well fresh.

8/1

Form: 627079 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
More miss than hit in 2023 and finished last of nine at Beverley two weeks ago; hopes rest on a return to Newcastle, the scene of his most recent win in December 2022 off a mark 7lb lower than today's.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(13)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Motawaazy

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has tumbled down the weights in the past year but rather struggled in four runs back following wind surgery; hard to enthuse about.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Thirsk

Motawaazy

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

soon disputed lead, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon lost second, weakened final furlong

16/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 322537

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; has not progressed, and looked a tricky ride when seventh of ten on handicap debut at Chelmsford (6f) last month.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(10)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Six-race maiden; has not progressed, and looked a tricky ride when seventh of ten on handicap debut at Chelmsford (6f) last month.

8/1

7th

7

(1)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Flying Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Placed in four of her five runs in novice/maiden company without really progressing; well drawn to attack now handicapping but not sure this mark is a gift.

13/2

3rd

5

(1)

14th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

Flying Kiss

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

4/1

50/1

Form: 487680 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown much in recent starts and easy to look elsewhere.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(5)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Koropick

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Colin Teague

Poor performer these days and no appeal back from 160 days off.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £206.80
Straight Forecast £106.98
Tricast £668.85
Trifecta £1267.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Celia

The Times:

King Of The Jungle

LAMBOURN:

Flying Kiss

The Guardian:

Another Angel

D Express:

Let's Go Hugo

RP RATINGS:

Bella Kopella

The Star:

King Of The Jungle

Telegraph:

Flying Kiss

POSTDATA:

Lady Celia

Daily Mail:

Lady Celia

The Sun:

Lady Celia

Daily Record:

Lady Celia

Daily Mirror:

Another Angel