October 31 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

1st
11 (7)
Ledger

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0-0070

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Only beaten around 2l when sixth of 14 in a Dundalk maiden (7f, Polytrack) for Paul Traynor last November; hasn't shown anything like it since, but if he could rediscover that form he would have a chance; worth a market check on stable debut with a tongue-tie given a go.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(4)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Ledger

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Paul Traynor

Won four times in Britain for Lucinda Russell, but form has fallen off a cliff since rejoining this yard.

100/1

9th

15

(12)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ledger

8st 10lb

T: Paul Traynor

First reserve; all four Flat wins in Britain came at a low level; regressive for current yard; tailed off on hurdle debut.

6

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12:25 Down Royal

Ledger

11st 12lb

J: Mr W R Hamilton

T: Paul Traynor

All four Flat wins in Britain came at a low level; regressive this year for current yard and can only be watched now switched to hurdles.

66/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 0357

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Best effort in four starts when third of seven in a 6f novice here last month, but not built on it since including on handicap debut over the same trip back here 18 days ago; should stay this far on pedigree, but needs to turn things around.
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Verdict Starting price

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

5th

7

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

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, just sixth of ten in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; others are much preferred.

16/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 214923 CD

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Lawrence Mullaney in the spring, the first over C&D (first-time cheekpieces); beaten a head at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in July on second start for this yard and third behind a couple of in-form rivals at Leicester (1m, soft) seven days later; off three months, but a major player if ready to go.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(4)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Annalee Lass

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

Won a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) last February; beaten 3l when third in a similar event at Newcastle in January but she was below her best when visored for the first time (retained) there 28 days ago; needs to bounce back.

11/2

6th

1

(3)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Annalee Lass

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

Won a Wolverhampton classified event (8.6f) one year ago; promising third in a similar C&D event last month, chasing home two rivals who have more than upheld the form; won't need much of a lift from the change of headgear to play a leading role.

7/2

7

(11)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Annalee Lass

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

C&D winner who comes here on the back of a fair eighth of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last month; possibilities off an easing mark.

14/1

14/1

Form: 697-78

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
7lb lower than when runner-up over C&D a year ago when trained by Rebecca Menzies, but well held on stable debut back here (7f) a fortnight ago following a lengthy absence; now 0-18 and others are preferred.
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6th

8

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Hector

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

On a long losing run but he wasn't disgraced with sixth of 12 in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; no forlorn hope.

20/1

6th

11

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Prince Hector

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jessica Bedi

14-race maiden on turf; tailed off on return to grass at Catterick last time (1m4f, good; cheekpieces; lost a shoe); has blinkers back on but hard to fancy.

20/1

13th

9

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Prince Hector

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

Kept to AW in the main nowadays and winless since last March; however, he ran well last August when he last tackled turf and the return of cheekpieces (replacing blinkers) may well be in his favour; also has a first-time tongue-tie; could be involved.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 524940 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
7f course winner whose losing run is up to 19, but he could be given a chance on his fourth of 12 from 4lb higher in a 0-60 over C&D last month; had excuses when well beaten back here (7f) a fortnight ago; shortlisted.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(8)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Antagonize

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

7f course winner whose losing run is up to 19, but he could be given a chance on his fourth of 12 from 4lb higher in a 0-60 over C&D last month; had excuses when well beaten back here (7f) a fortnight ago; shortlisted.

6/1

10th

3

(5)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Antagonize

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

taken down early

8/1

4th

8

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Antagonize

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

7f course winner; inconsistent form this year from 1m-1m2f; better efforts would give him claims; can probably put a line through latest Beverley effort (slipped on leaving stalls) but there's a bit for him to prove.

14/1

Form: 353637

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Drops below 0-60 level for the first time with a new headgear combination given a go, but just 1-26 and has never raced over a trip this short; too much to prove for comfort.
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3rd

3

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ffos Las

Iconique

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

towards rear, switched to near side 4f out, headway over 2f out, went modest third inside final furlong, no impression

2/1

2nd

2

(7)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

18:25 Bath

Iconique

9st 4lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

towards rear, headway over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

8/1

10/1

Form: 980008

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Irish import who has been well beaten in all eight starts, including over C&D earlier this month; hard to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(11)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

My Boy Teddy

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Iain Jardine

Irish import who has been well beaten in all eight starts, including over C&D earlier this month; hard to fancy.

10/1

8th

8

(8)

16th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

14:05 Musselburgh

My Boy Teddy

9st 11lb

J: Miss Hannah Crawford

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't shown much at all in his seven defeats, the last two following a change of stable; now tongue tied.

25/1

10th

14

(11)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

My Boy Teddy

8st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

It's very early days with this yard but he's shown little across his six starts and it's hard to make a case.

33/1

Form: 466467

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame three times, but 0-10 and latest efforts not amongst his best; cheekpieces return but he makes little appeal.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

11

(7)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Crown Bridges

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

in touch with leaders

33/1

8th

12

(5)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Crown Bridges

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Has made the frame three times, but 0-10 and latest efforts not amongst his best; cheekpieces return but he makes little appeal.

20/1

7th

8

(1)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Crown Bridges

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

took keen hold, led, headed 2f out, soon weakened

10/1

Form: 60-577

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all seven starts including after seven months off on stable debut at Thirsk (6f, good) in August; off another 81 days since and enough to prove.
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9th

7

(12)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Storminghull

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Out of the frame in all seven starts including after seven months off on stable debut at Thirsk (6f, good) in August; off another 81 days since and enough to prove.

7/1

7th

14

(10)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Storminghull

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David C Griffiths

Unplaced in six starts but he's hinted at ability and attracted good market support on his only run for David Brown in January (7f, AW; visored first time); no headgear on this stable debut and may come on for the run.

33/1

7th

2

(8)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storminghull

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: David Brown

Out of the frame in five starts over 5f/6f for Nigel Tinkler; extra furlong should be just about within range on stable debut, but he does need to improve; visor replaces cheekpieces.

8/1

10th
8 (10)
Skedaddled

20/1

Form: 379097

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-22; has run the odd creditable race as when third of 13 at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) in June, but not matched that form since and the drop in trip made little difference over C&D this month.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:00 Redcar

Skedaddled

10st 5lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Ron Barr

prominent, weakened quickly over 2f out

40/1

11th

9

(12)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Redcar

Skedaddled

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ron Barr

0-23; on the premises on a few occasions but not often enough to prompt any confidence in her chance; 1m4f third in first-time cheekpieces seven starts back and switches to first-time hood for this reappearance.

50/1

10th

8

(10)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Skedaddled

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ron Barr

0-22; has run the odd creditable race as when third of 13 at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) in June, but not matched that form since and the drop in trip made little difference over C&D this month.

20/1

Form: 4-6979

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has only beaten a total of three rivals in seven starts; being related to several AW winners on the dam's side one small glint of hope.
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9th

1

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Jay Way

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Only run over 5f once, when well held over C&D two years ago, and has done most recent racing over 7f; resumed in decent form and this is easier if anything but the drop back in trip from the outside stall would have to be a worry; headgear returns.

13/2

4th

8

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Blue Jay Way

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Won back-to-back, here (6f) and Wolverhampton (7f), last October; higher in the weights now and Ethan Tindall is booked for Ideal Guest; raced freely when seventh of nine at Wolverhampton (7f; 16-1) two months ago; others more obvious.

12/1

7th

7

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Jay Way

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

No win in his first 23 starts but he made the breakthrough at Catterick (6f, soft) in October and followed up with a strong-finishing success over C&D; flopped back at this track in November but he had a wide trip and remains feasibly treated on his penultimate run; needs a close look back from a break.

7/1

Non-runners

Glory And Gold

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £109.30
Straight Forecast £103.31
Tricast £480.15
Trifecta £832.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Annalee Lass

RP RATINGS:

Antagonize

D Express:

Iconique

POSTDATA:

Top Gun Tina

The Times:

Annalee Lass

The Guardian:

Annalee Lass

Daily Mail:

Annalee Lass

Daily Record:

Annalee Lass

Daily Mirror:

Iconique

Telegraph:

Antagonize

The Sun:

Antagonize

The Star:

Antagonize