October 17 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

Form: 432943 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner last winter, including over C&D, who's been competitive off tonight's mark since headgear went on; is exposed now, though, and needs to find a bit more from somewhere in a slightly stronger race.
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1st

8

(10)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Southwold

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

prominent, led narrowly 1f out, edged left final 110yds, ridden out

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Southwold

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins on Tapeta, the handicap off only 2lb lower (1m); only subsequent blip came two runs back in first-time blinkers (retained) at Newmarket and he soon steadied the ship at Southwell; unlikely to be far away.

4/1

4th

5

(4)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Southwold

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

4yo with a record of 2-7; won on Tapeta in two of his first three starts and he resumed his progress when runner-up at Sandown (1m, good to soft) last month; on same mark here but he was disappointing in blinkers at Newmarket (5-2 favourite) last time and needs to bounce back after that.

15/2

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 431266

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Hasn't gone on since handicapping, pulling hard the past twice; stable form might be better and this half-sister to a Tapeta winner will need to settle better back up from 7f on her AW debut.
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12th

5

(12)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Cori Glory

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

disputed lead

33/1

15th

4

(18)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Cori Glory

9st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Mark Walford

Dual 7f soft-ground winner but soundly beaten on last two starts, including on soft at Chester; probably best watched this time.

25/1

9th

7

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:40 Chester

Cori Glory

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

started quickly, led but pestered

12/1

Form: 558625 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won his novice over C&D last winter and has done better since returned here, latterly in a race not run to suit down from 1m2f (Star Zinc ahead); is one of the more interesting contenders.
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2nd

9

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Irish Flame

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, steady headway from 2f out, chased clear leader over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, pressed leader inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

11/1

2nd

9

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Irish Flame

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, steady headway from 2f out, chased clear leader over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, pressed leader inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

11/1

5th

7

(4)

13th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Irish Flame

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 11 times since his wide-margin C&D win in December 2022, including when a warm favourite behind Havana Party here three weeks ago; change of headgear may not be enough to turn the tables.

6/1

12/1

Form: -14668

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has gone backwards since her comeback win (only time Oisin Murphy has been up) off 2lb higher (7f-1m2f) and the visor experiment has been quickly binned; tackles Tapeta for the first time since winning her novice and needs to bounce back.
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10th

2

(1)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Treasure

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Losing run up to 15, but mainly running well in defeat in recent months as when third of eight at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last time; down another 1lb and each-way possibilities.

3/1

3rd

4

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Red Treasure

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

6f/7f winner, the first of those on her only appearance at this track (2022); rather inconsistent this term but runner-up in the first and latest of her four races in blinkers; on latest evidence today's first race beyond 1m2f is well worth a go.

7/2

2nd

4

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Red Treasure

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

towards rear

10/1

Form: 338325

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Often misses the break and/or pulls hard; decent effort without the usual hood when last seen two months ago but his wins last winter came over 1m2f on Polytrack and he'll need to improve on his sole Tapeta run.
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13th

17

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Goldsmith

8st 13lb

T: H D McGuigan

Third reserve; five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form for this yard.

12th

8

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Goldsmith

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H D McGuigan

Five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form on turf recently for this yard, though was second at Naas over 1m; can do better back on AW.

33/1

2

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Goldsmith

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

All five wins in Britain came on AW at 1m-1m2f; 0-14 on turf but was second in a big field at Naas in July so has it in him to go well; hood removed.

10/1

Form: 515408 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who returns to Tapeta on a workable mark; remains consistent despite his age, wasn't beaten far at Ayr last time and should give his running again; each-way claims.
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6

(6)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Star Shield

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

in rear

8/1

4

(2)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:35 Chester

Star Shield

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Scored three times at 1m in 2023 and he arrives in very good nick, runner-up in 1m Redcar handicap nine days ago; he must enter calculations off the same mark from his inside berth.

7/2

2nd

2

(10)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Ripon

Star Shield

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

9yo who is 0-7 this year; however, he's run some good races and won three times in 2023; each-way contender off a reduced mark.

7/1

10/1

Form: 4-0177 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Keen-going gelding who was likely unsuited by rain-softened ground when bombing a couple of months ago; the break may work in his favour (won first time out last season, second time out this) though, and he remains lightly raced.
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6th

5

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Finbars Lad

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Only 2lb higher than for his front-running win at Chelmsford in July but he hasn't matched it in three runs since, including back at Chelmsford 17 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

2

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Finbars Lad

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Returned to winning form when making all over C&D in July; twice held on turf in the meantime, but one for the shortlist if the return here galvanises him.

10/1

Form: 911321 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has progressed nicely since handicapping, winning easily under a more patient ride than usual at Kempton last Wednesday; penalty means he's now 15lb higher than for August's C&D win but he has every chance of going in again.
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11th

10

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Port Erin

9st 0lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Tony Carroll

Won three 1m handicaps (AW/good) last season but he ended his 5yo campaign with heavy defeats over C&D and at Chelmsford; has bit to prove after six months off and he doesn't have a great record when fresh.

33/1

11th

5

(14)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:10 Nottingham

Port Erin

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Tony Carroll

Has won three of his last five starts, including a dominant display from the front at Sandown (1m, good) in August; this is much tougher off 8lb higher but he was as good as ever last time and his turf record is now 3-7; shortlisted.

11/2

8

(10)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Sandown

Port Erin

9st 3lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Tony Carroll

Won at Kempton (1m, AW) in April and made all at Haydock (1m, good) last month before close third of five at Lingfield (1m1f, good); 7lb claimer Tyrese Cameron rode at Haydock and is back on board today; contender.

9/2

10/1

Form: 00-569 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lost his way during a limited campaign last year and has gone backwards this season, each time from the front; has it to prove on Tapeta debut.
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8th

2

(6)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

King Triton

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position under 2f out, soon no impression

11/2

5th

1

(3)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Triton

10st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Only win was in a Thirsk novice back in June 2021; mixed form since; recent efforts not particularly inspiring; others stronger.

13/2

9th

4

(1)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

King Triton

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Lost his way during a limited campaign last year and has gone backwards this season, each time from the front; has it to prove on Tapeta debut.

10/1

8/1

Form: 106083 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has pulled hard a few times since the hood came off, including when doing better over C&D last time; lacks consistency but a better start and a repeat of that latest effort would give him claims.
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7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached.

33/1

7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

refused to race

33/1

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Comes with major risks attached as he was badly out of form on turf last month and refused to race at Redcar last week, while he's untested beyond about 1m; however, his last two wins have come here and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back on this track.

14/1

25/1

Form: 5-0079

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
A disappointment for Charlie Appleby and has struggled badly for this yard, coming a stone down the weights; would want to see support before considering him.
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6th

2

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

4-8 at Wolverhampton and never ideally positioned in a slowly run race here 17 days ago; never ruled out around here.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Newcastle run and he had bumped into a progressive one at Southwell beforehand; this C&D winner has the assistance of Billy Loughnane in the saddle today; contender.

7/2

6th

6

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Had a good spell in late 2025, winning three Tapeta handicaps at around this trip; good second to a well-handicapped opponent at Southwell last week; one to take seriously.

9/2

10/1

Form: -75682

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who again gave his running over C&D last time (first try at beyond 7f) despite racing freely in a small-field novice; should be competitive back into a bigger field and back into handicap company.
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7th

11

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Utilis

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Brian Ellison

Inconsistent and winless across his first 17 starts before scoring in first-time tongue-tie/blinkers at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; needs to back up that latest performance but he won with something to spare and a 5lb rise may not stop him if the headgear maintains its positive effect.

7/1

1st

3

(9)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Thirsk

Utilis

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Brian Ellison

17-race maiden; best run this term when second at Doncaster in June (1m, good to soft); beaten just 5.5l when tenth of 17 in refitted cheekpieces at York last time (7f, good to firm; met trouble); blinkers now tried; chance

9/1

10th

16

(10)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Utilis

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Runner-up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft; also effective on fast ground) last month and he's of interest on that form; however, well beaten the next twice and now 0-16; cheekpieces return (has run okay in them previously).

25/1

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Payout
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Port Erin

POSTDATA:

Star Zinc

The Guardian:

Goldsmith

LAMBOURN:

Southwold

D Express:

King Triton

RP RATINGS:

Port Erin

TOPSPEED:

Port Erin

NEWMARKET:

Port Erin

Telegraph:

Port Erin

Daily Mail:

Port Erin

Daily Record:

Port Erin

The Times:

Star Zinc

Daily Mirror:

Star Zinc

The Star:

Star Zinc

The Sun:

Goldsmith