October 13 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

20.00

Standard To Slow

Northumbria Leisure Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Northumbria Leisure Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 656523 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Her tendency to miss the kick and pull too hard have contributed to a poor strike-rate for one of her raw ability; two good placed efforts here last month and returning to 6f should be in her favour; carries risk but each-way claims once more.
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10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

2nd

7

(8)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mumcat

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

3-40 on AW and form has been uneven since last win at Wolverhampton nearly a year ago; below best from wide draw at Southwell last time but no surprise to see him go well here.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6-9583

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-7 but there has been promise in 5f handicaps of late, including a fast-finishing third here last week; races as though 6f will suit and there could be more to come on the AW.
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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

12/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 870120 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
7f winner at Catterick in July and followed it would a good second at Hamilton over this trip; ran poorly last time and 0-10 on AW, for all he's twice finished second over 7f here.
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5th

1

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Rain Cap

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Won this race in 2022 and finished runner-up in two of three subsequent runnings; looked to be running into form again when fourth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago and a very good run is likely.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Rain Cap

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Four of his seven wins have been here, three over 6f and the other at this trip; should come on for his run at Carlisle a week ago (6f, good) when returning from a 70-day break; can go well.

9/1

7th

4

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Rain Cap

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Long in the tooth now and does not have much margin for error off current mark, but was placed twice on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (6f) this spring and will be suited by today's return to turf (has gained all eight wins on grass).

6/1

33/1

Form: 709

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Brother to connections' prolific AW winner Bobby Joe Leg (RPR 77); some promise on his debut in April (6f, Tapeta) but well held in his two other runs in the spring; should face a more realistic task at this level.
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9th

12

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Returned from break with hard-fought C&D win in January and has held his form pretty well since, albeit his latest run was a shade disappointing; current mark is workable; no surprise if he features.

10/1

6th

9

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D victory (third one) and has continued in good form, fading late on when third of 11 in 1m classified event here last time; ought to be thereabouts again.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Running well here this year and he landed a classified in January; subsequently placed in two course handicaps (also 7f); didn't beat a rival in previous three starts at this sort of trip but still commands respect in current mood back in a classified.

5/1

Form: 075356 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
C&D winner one year ago off an 11lb higher mark; back in form of late but her finishing effort was a shade underwhelming at Southwell on Tuesday; type to bounce back quickly.
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11th

11

(9)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lupset Flossy Pop

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Gary Brown

in touch with leaders but raced wide early

16/1

9

(5)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Lupset Flossy Pop

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary Brown

She didn't run badly in a 7f 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton last week and the return to 6f shouldn't inconvenience her; rider good value for his 7lb claim; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this afternoon.

8/1

4th

6

(4)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lupset Flossy Pop

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Gary Brown

took keen hold, disputed lead early, soon headed but prominent

16/1

6/1

Form: 823276

Last run: 66 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Placed in four of his eight starts this year (6f, Tapeta); returns from a 66-day break with each-way claims once again.
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6th

12

(2)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Struck Gold

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Won at Wolverhampton and over C&D last November but he's 0-11 since and has been well held in his last four runs; has plenty to prove and he needs to get back on track; headgear removed.

16/1

7th

14

(14)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Struck Gold

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Butler

Polytrack and Tapeta winner at around 1m; below par on both AW and turf on his last three starts; others preferred.

25/1

8th

6

(12)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Struck Gold

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

Claims on his C&D second in June but that came on soft and he's generally been kept to the AW; has blown it at the start twice since and is given a second go in cheekpieces, instead of the usual blinkers, for a trainer who also runs Red Evelyn.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 035

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Seemed to run well when third over C&D last month (second start) and the fourth horse home went very close on his handicap debut on Tuesday off a BHA mark of 66; that good run sandwiched by two lesser efforts on turf but this isn't a daunting event for her handicap debut.
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4th

7

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Top Gun Tina

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: David Thompson

Three runs here include a neck defeat by stablemate Where's The Crumpet (1m, good to soft) last May and when taking a division of this race (soft) under Gina Mangan last year; that remains her only win and she's been off since April; market may help to decipher if this has been the target.

16/1

5th

14

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

Off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging and she's finished down the field here (1m/7f) in last three starts; overall record is 1-31 and others are preferred; yard also runs Martin's Brig and Wheres The Crumpet.

20/1

8th

10

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, finishing behind Woodrafff and Starshot over 1m here a fortnight ago.

20/1

9/1

Form: 713665 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Looked good over C&D in June; not made the progress that may have been expected since then but the return to a 0-58 will suit and blinkers could give her a lift too (ran okay in cheekpieces last time).
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9th

3

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9th

3

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9th

9

(12)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

11st 0lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Rayner

T: Seb Spencer

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring over C&D in October but she's not easy to predict and was never involved when favourite here (7f) last time; now drops back in trip but she needs to step up again to make an impact in this competitive race; blinkers back on.

16/1

Form: 719330 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Got up late to beat the reopposing Struck Gold over 6f at Wolverhampton in July; mixed record since but she's a C&D winner and has the ability to feature.
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7th

8

(1)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:38 Thirsk

One For The Ladies

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has the ability to win off this mark and she's coming here in good order; does need everything to fall just right though and her strike-rate tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

8

(3)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Catterick

One For The Ladies

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has a modest 2-26 strike-rate and beaten on her last 12 outings, but she's been a good fourth on her last two starts (5f/6f, heavy/soft) and seems versatile ground-wise; could play a leading role.

9/2

2nd

8

(3)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Catterick

One For The Ladies

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start

9/2

7/1

Form: 464943 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who was close up in third when returned to 5f at Pontefract 15 days ago (well backed); no obvious reason why he wouldn't be effective here and he can't be discounted.
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8th

16

(2)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Autumn Flight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch; weakened out of it behind a couple of these at Brighton then finished two places behind Lion Ring at Lingfield.

20/1

8th

16

(2)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Autumn Flight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch; weakened out of it behind a couple of these at Brighton then finished two places behind Lion Ring at Lingfield.

20/1

Form: 272684 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and he showed enough at Musselburgh four weeks ago (5f) to think he was coming to the boil; could have a big run in him at this level.
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7th

8

(7)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanbuster

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

prominent

7/1

2nd

3

(6)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanbuster

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

On a long losing run but he retains ability and wasn't beaten far at Musselburgh in September; needs to step up on last week's midfield finish over 6f here if he's to end the drought.

10/1

4

(9)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanbuster

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

8yo who is on a long losing sequence, and he broke out of the stalls and was withdrawn over C&D last month (12-1 at the time); however, this three-time course winner has run some good races this year, most recently fourth at Musselburgh in September, and he might not be far away.

9/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £10.91
Tricast £78.67
Trifecta £138.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

He's An Angel

POSTDATA:

Lupset Flossy Pop

Daily Mail:

Top Gun Tina

Daily Mirror:

Mumcat

The Guardian:

Autumn Flight

D Express:

Lupset Flossy Pop

RP RATINGS:

He's An Angel

THE NORTH:

He's An Angel

The Times:

He's An Angel

Telegraph:

He's An Angel

The Sun:

He's An Angel

The Star:

He's An Angel

Daily Record:

He's An Angel