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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4th

5

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

0-18 on AW but handles the surface and he arrives on the back of a solid 7f run at Catterick last month; each-way shout.

11/1

3rd

3

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Rain Cap

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

9yo who has been beaten on his last 13 starts and hasn't really shone elsewhere on his last two outings; however, this four-time course winner was second in this last year and a respectable fourth over C&D three starts ago; could have a part to play now back here.

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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6th

5

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Record of 1-33 reflects her limitations, certainly over shorter trips; chance largely depends on the effects of this belated second crack at 1m2f.

20/1

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

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