October 13 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Northumbria Leisure For Personal Service Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Northumbria Leisure For Personal Service Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.90
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 621737 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise on turf but his win for Bryan Smart came over C&D; made his debut for Richard Fahey in a stronger race and he's one to consider back down in class.
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4th

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Im Spartacus

10st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner; scored for the first time on turf in a 6f handicap three starts ago; fair sixth at the same venue on his next start, but in rear in the apprentice race won by today's rival Monastere ten days ago.

12/1

16th

1

(14)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner; scored for the first time on turf here on penultimate start; has much the same chance as Rosato on running here just under three weeks ago.

6/1

6th

1

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

10st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner scored for the first time on turf when winning over C&D last week; raised 9lb for that but a decent claimer takes off 7lb so that helps; not the best draw but still a big player.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 5633 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
She hasn't lived up to market billing in her four starts to date, including when favourite for a 5f nursery at Catterick three weeks ago; looked ready for the return to 6f on that occasion and the addition of cheekpieces could give her a lift.
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7th

10

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cool Run

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Runner-up twice here last autumn for previous yard but not in the same form this term; had wind surgery (her second) since last run and now goes in new headgear; those tweaks need to help.

16/1

7th

10

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cool Run

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Runner-up twice here last autumn for previous yard but not in the same form this term; had wind surgery (her second) since last run and now goes in new headgear; those tweaks need to help.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Thirsk

Cool Run

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders, brief headway 2f out, lost position over 1f out, hung left and weakened gradually inside final furlong

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 456554

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably upped to 6f at Chelmsford 13 days ago but he'll need to raise his game a notch if he's to come out on top.
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8th

7

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Torvar

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Made it two wins in a row when scoring over C&D in February, and he's 2lb below that last winning mark; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game more recently and he needs to get back to his best.

7/1

7th

5

(3)

28th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Torvar

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Had a purple patch over the winter, winning three 5f handicaps; found life tougher off his revised mark though and well held in third on his return to Class 5 company at Southwell four weeks ago; effective over C&D but others bring greater potential.

9/1

7th

5

(3)

28th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Torvar

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Had a purple patch over the winter, winning three 5f handicaps; found life tougher off his revised mark though and well held in third on his return to Class 5 company at Southwell four weeks ago; effective over C&D but others bring greater potential.

9/1

Form: 566

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Useful pedigree and although he's been unplaced in his three runs in 6f turf races, he has shown clear signs of ability, notably when travelling strongly at Newbury (heavy) three weeks ago; faces a more realistic assignment on this nursery debut and there could be plenty of improvement in him.
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4th

1

(7)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Assembly Call

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tom Dascombe

Useful pedigree and although he's been unplaced in his three runs in 6f turf races, he has shown clear signs of ability, notably when travelling strongly at Newbury (heavy) three weeks ago; faces a more realistic assignment on this nursery debut and there could be plenty of improvement in him.

8/1

6th

1

(3)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Newbury

Assembly Call

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Dascombe

Has probably performed to a similar level in both runs (6f), beaten in the region of 5l at Salisbury (good to soft) and York (good); not everything went his way last time, and might not have to find all that much to be involved.

8/1

6th

2

(3)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:40 York

Assembly Call

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Tom Dascombe

Showed promise in similar event at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) nine days ago, keeping on for fifth of 11; open to improvement with that debut experience under his belt; could go well.

14/1

33/1

Form: 467

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far on her Pontefract debut (6f, good to firm) in June but that form hasn't really worked out; no progress in two runs since and her opening mark doesn't look especially generous.
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3

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Salisbury

Calafrio

9st 7lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: George Baker

Polytrack winner in a first-time tongue-tie last backend when returning from wind surgery and four months off; that was not the first time she'd gone well fresh and this six-month layoff is not offputting, but she was held at short prices in two runs off her revised mark.

6/1

Form: 302336

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; no improvement for the switch to nurseries at Leicester in August despite being well backed; looks on a tough mark and there is other pace to worry about here.
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9th

8

(6)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tokyo Drift

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Went close in a Thirsk maiden (5f, good) in May but her form has gradually regressed since then, including in two nurseries on turf/Tapeta; needs the extra furlong to help halt the slide.

16/1

6th

4

(6)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tokyo Drift

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner; no improvement for the switch to nurseries at Leicester in August despite being well backed; looks on a tough mark and there is other pace to worry about here.

12/1

6th

5

(1)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:32 Leicester

Tokyo Drift

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Loughnane

Has finished placed in three of her five starts but she was well below form when a well-held third of five at at Bath (5f, firm) in June; now switches to a nursery after a break but she needs to kick on again to make a serious impact.

9/1

Form: 331114 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Minor promise on turf but his form has taken off since switched to AW, completing a quick hat-trick in the last month (6f-7f, Tapeta and Polytrack); seemed to resent being behind horses at Lingfield last week, pulling extremely hard in the early stages and doing well to finish as close as he did in the circumstances; still feasibly treated on earlier efforts and this C&D winner might prove happier back on a straight track.
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7th

7

(12)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tropical Air

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Minor promise on turf but his form has taken off since switched to AW, completing a quick hat-trick in the last month (6f-7f, Tapeta and Polytrack); seemed to resent being behind horses at Lingfield last week, pulling extremely hard in the early stages and doing well to finish as close as he did in the circumstances; still feasibly treated on earlier efforts and this C&D winner might prove happier back on a straight track.

11/4

4th

3

(6)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Tropical Air

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Prominent-racer who won over C&D last month on his AW debut and second nursery start, and has won twice since (7f/6f, Tapeta), the latest at Newcastle on Monday when comfortably making all; his penalties are mounting up but he's 3-3 on AW and clearly thriving, and has to be respected.

11/4

1st

1

(3)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tropical Air

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Went with a good pace and showed the right attitude when winning at Wolverhampton last Monday; a 6lb penalty will make things tougher, having gone up 8lb for his previous win, but he looks on the upgrade and should be fine down from 7f.

4/5

Form: 274353

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f maiden at Ayr in May (visored); series of creditable runs in nurseries since a gelding operation; left behind by the first two in a better race at Nottingham 17 days ago but still ran to form; stable also responsible for Petra Celera.
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8th

8

(9)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Indication Call

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: K R Burke

Won a 5f maiden at Ayr in May (visored); series of creditable runs in nurseries since a gelding operation; left behind by the first two in a better race at Nottingham 17 days ago but still ran to form; stable also responsible for Petra Celera.

6/1

3rd

5

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:15 Nottingham

Indication Call

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: K R Burke

prominent

12/1

5th

6

(8)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:40 Carlisle

Indication Call

9st 6lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

Beat three rivals in an Ayr maiden (5f, good; first-time visor) in May, but although not disgraced he hasn't really built on it in four nurseries in the meantime; has run well on good to soft, but anything softer would be a concern; no headgear today.

11/2

16/1

Form: 324076

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Promise in novice/maiden events in May and June but more recent efforts have been unconvincing; handicapper relenting but he still has something to prove on his nursery debut; blinkers tried for the first time (wore cheekpieces latest).
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9th

6

(9)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Land Lover

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

bumped start, switched left soon after start, in rear

12/1

10th

6

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Land Lover

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

7/1

Form: 441523 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; won a soft-ground nursery at Ffos Las in July and placed on turf the last twice; not sure she's ahead of her mark but likely to give her running; Tapeta debut.
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7th

1

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Without Flaw

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Dual C&D winner last season (soft/good to firm); not been in quite such good form this time, but is on a good mark as a result; wide draw not ideal.

9/2

7th

8

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Without Flaw

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tina Jackson

Not quite in top form this term, beaten favourite at Thirsk most recently; went close over C&D last autumn but her ideal level is Class 6, as a record of 0-18 in higher grades reflects.

10/1

4th

5

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Without Flaw

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Two of her three wins have come at Beverley (5f, good to firm/soft) and she has dropped back below her last winning mark; ran well on seasonal reappearance at Wetherby (5.5f; third) but had no in-running luck at Beverley subsequently; isn't a forlorn hope.

8/1

10/1

Form: 682333

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has proven consistent rather than progressive; didn't see out 7f quite so well as reopposing stablemate Tropical Air at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; more minor money perhaps her best hope.
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11th

10

(10)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kandy House

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Eight-race maiden who has proven consistent rather than progressive; didn't see out 7f quite so well as reopposing stablemate Tropical Air at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; more minor money perhaps her best hope.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kandy House

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

8/1

3rd

5

(2)

13th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Kandy House

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out, kept on but no match for first two

5/1

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16/1

Form: 231307 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
The form of her Catterick maiden win in July has been franked by the placed horses but two nursery runs have been less convincing; switch to AW needs to revive her fortunes.
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10

(13)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

C&D winner who bounced right back to form when second of ten back here eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that but stall 13 is far from ideal.

12/1

2nd

8

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins, including C&D; recent form figures not inspiring but she didn't run too badly when sixth of 14 over C&D on her first run back from wind surgery and an excuse emerged last time (reportedly lost action).

18/1

9th

10

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins at other venues; finished behind Twilight Diamond at Southwell 24 days ago (first run after a wind operation); may get closer this time.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £112.70
Straight Forecast £78.93
Tricast £1247.37
Trifecta £1912.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Tropical Air

SPOTLIGHT:

Assembly Call

POSTDATA:

Kandy House

The Guardian:

Cool Run

LAMBOURN:

Without Flaw

The Star:

Torvar

The Times:

Assembly Call

Telegraph:

Tropical Air

Daily Mail:

Tropical Air

Daily Mirror:

Tropical Air

The Sun:

Tropical Air

Daily Record:

Tropical Air

D Express:

Kandy House