October 13 / 16.20 Newcastle (AW)

16.20

Standard To Slow

Northumbria Leisure Celebrating 50 Years Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Northumbria Leisure Celebrating 50 Years Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 223411

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has shown career-best form with her 1m5f/1m4f turf wins the last twice and is well treated under a penalty turned out quickly (future mark 2lb higher); the negatives are her AW record (0-8) and stamina question mark (first attempt at 2m).
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Valley Of Flowers

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Consistent last July-September and nicely treated on that form; however, she hasn't been at the same level on her two outings this year.

20/1

7th

3

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Valley Of Flowers

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Made the frame four consecutive times last July-September (1m3f-2m), but made a low-key reappearance last week and is probably better suited by a stiffer test of stamina than this now.

7/1

6th

1

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Valley Of Flowers

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Ended last season with a spell of consistent efforts and has frame possibilities provided she returns in similar form; whether she can end a losing spell is another matter (no win since 2023).

6/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0-7422

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but has shown positive signs for new stable and is threatening to win an ordinary handicap; respectable second in 2m AW contests at Southwell and Kempton last month; not dismissed.
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6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 12lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders, not clear run and dropped to rear over 2f out, headway inside final 110yds, not pace to challenge

9/2

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6-5233

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Prescott filly who remains a maiden and sometimes hangs but has two pieces of encouraging form (11.5f/1m2f) since handicapping; combination of new trip and first-time headgear may spark progress; cannot give up on her yet.
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5th

9

(1)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Natacata

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

took keen hold, pressed leader, led narrowly after 3f, joined 4f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

9/2

5th

9

(1)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Natacata

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

took keen hold, pressed leader, led narrowly after 3f, joined 4f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

9/2

2nd

7

(2)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Natacata

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

15-race maiden but has run with credit in recent starts, second at Chelmsford (2m) before fifth over C&D; place claims.

6/1

Form: 555465

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-6 for current yard but latest effort (1m7f) wasn't devoid of promise and he looks well worth a crack at 2m; attractively treated, having won off 4lb higher last October, and interesting with Hollie Doyle booked.
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7

(7)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

16:40 Musselburgh

Heatherdown Hero

8st 7lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran well to be fourth after completely blowing the start at Ripon (1m4f) and he won over this far on the AW earlier this year when off the same mark; likely to go well.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:35 Ripon

Heatherdown Hero

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alex Garven

T: Rebecca Menzies

lost many lengths start

12/1

5th

3

(9)

29th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Heatherdown Hero

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, in rear

7/1

Form: 495165

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Both wins on turf, latest over 1m6f in July; can be opposed on the balance of subsequent form (Flat/hurdles) and also bearing in mind the return to AW presents a question mark.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Dance Havana

10st 4lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Flat wins in 2022 and 2023; has had only four races over hurdles but soundly beaten in two soft-ground handicaps when last seen early in 2024.

20/1

14/1

Form: 565166

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Beverley (1m2f) on handicap debut; however, has failed to build on that success in two subsequent outings, latest over 1m4f; bit to prove upped further in distance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(5)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mascani

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Justified favouritism at Beverley (1m2f) on handicap debut; however, has failed to build on that success in two subsequent outings, latest over 1m4f; bit to prove upped further in distance.

14/1

6th

11

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

16:40 Catterick

Mascani

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: -34266

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; ran well over 1m5f at Newbury in July; ties in with Heatherdown Hero on 1m7f running last month but, unlike that opponent, didn't shape as if he'll be suited by 2m.
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6th

14

(15)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Dancing Cloud

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

raced in second, lost second halfway

16/1

2nd

5

(8)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Dancing Cloud

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Fair form earlier in the year but rather disappointing last three starts (well beaten over C&D last time); cheekpieces now tried; others stronger.

7/1

7th

6

(1)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Dancing Cloud

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gemma Tutty

Seven-race maiden; ran well over 1m5f at Newbury in July; ties in with Heatherdown Hero on 1m7f running last month but, unlike that opponent, didn't shape as if he'll be suited by 2m.

12/1

Form: 213511 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
In-form 7yo who, unlike fellow hat-trick seeker Valley Of Flowers, has no question marks over the trip/surface; success in July took C&D record to 31121, then followed up at Wolverhampton (2m) last month; strong claims.
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10th

1

(11)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Victoriano

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

No turf win since August 2019; won three times on the AW (2m) last year, but it's difficult to draw a great deal of confidence from either of his two efforts since returning to action; look elsewhere.

28/1

10th

8

(10)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Victoriano

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

raced wide early, pressed leaders, lost ground after 5f, disputed lead after 6f

20/1

10/1

Form: -53428 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Best turf efforts for current yard when third over 1m3f and second over 1m6f; won on AW early in career but doesn't give the impression he's crying out for a return to 2m.
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8

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

16:51 Hamilton

Annandale

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time turf winner who went close at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) in February when last seen; not discounted but it's possible this 8yo will improve for this first run since; question mark about slow ground nowadays.

10/1

2nd

1

(1)

17th Feb 2026

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Conditions shouldn't be an excuse and this trip is more suitable than the 1m he tackled at Newcastle last month; however, he finished down the field when back up to 1m4f here last night.

15/2

6th

8

(8)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annandale

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Drop back to 1m provides an excuse for latest effort; not disgraced in last three attempts at about 1m4f; possibilities off 7lb below last winning mark.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £38.60
Straight Forecast £48.36
Tricast £344.37
Trifecta £208.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Valley Of Flowers

RP RATINGS:

Victoriano

The Star:

Mascani

The Times:

Natacata

SPOTLIGHT:

Heatherdown Hero

NEWMARKET:

Doublethetrouble

D Express:

Annandale

The Guardian:

Valley Of Flowers

Daily Mail:

Valley Of Flowers

POSTDATA:

Victoriano

Daily Mirror:

Victoriano

Daily Record:

Victoriano