November 03 / 13.55 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £5129.32
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 675121

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Progressive Irish filly who made it 2-4 in handicaps with a stylish success at Punchestown (1m1f) last month; runner-up has gone in since so another bold showing on the cards despite a 8lb hike in the weights.
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6th

11

(12)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Final Check

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John S O’Donoghue

raced wide, towards rear

8/1

6th

5

(6)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Final Check

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John S O’Donoghue

towards rear, headway on far side of group from over 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final 110yds

9/2

1st

8

(7)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

13:55 Newcastle (AW)

Final Check

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John S O’Donoghue

Progressive Irish filly who made it 2-4 in handicaps with a stylish success at Punchestown (1m1f) last month; runner-up has gone in since so another bold showing on the cards despite a 8lb hike in the weights.

9/2

2nd
4 (10)
Barley

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -66006

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his pair of wins in 2022 this term but he hinted at a revival when sixth of 11 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; yard is going really well so he's not without interest.
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3rd

8

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Barley

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Just three wins from his 47 starts, the latest back in June 2024; however, he was short-headed off this career-low mark at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) last Wednesday and could be in the mix once more; versatile ground-wise.

9/2

2nd

4

(3)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Barley

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Not a prolific winner but he is operating off a reduced mark and there were more encouraging signs dropped to a Class 5 at Thirsk 11 days ago; another 3lb lower today and minor money could be on the cards.

5/1

6th

8

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Barley

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Not badly treated on his best form at about 1m but his losing run goes back nearly two years and he's dropped right out in both runs this year.

25/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 321332 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Already a three-time scorer at Ayr this term and he recorded another good effort there when runner-up in 1m2f handicap 22 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

Form: -65731 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways in good style at Haydock (11.5f) last month; up 4lb but was well on top at the finish so this C&D winner rates a player.
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8th

6

(8)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

16:52 Southwell (AW)

Real Terms

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

On workable mark if judged on pick of form from first half of last year but returned from break with disappointing run in the autumn and has been absent for another 285 days since.

14/1

8th

6

(6)

5th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

14:00 Redcar

Real Terms

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Has won on good to soft; losing turf run goes back more than a year but she ran up to her recent best when second of 14 at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June; needs to be on song to win off this mark back from break.

10/1

4/1

Form: 493431 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Finally opened his account for 2023 in good style in 1m2f Yarmouth handicap last month; back up 6lb but he had something in hand there so ought to be in the shake-up.
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12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

11th

13

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

12:50 Fontwell

Tarbaan

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Flat form has largely deteriorated in the last 12 months; shaped better than the bare result over C&D on hurdles debut but suffered a heavy defeat at Fakenham later in October.

33/1

10/1

Form: 000733 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Course winner who arrives in good nick, not lasting home when third in 1m4f seller at Musselburgh 18 days ago; can go well back at 1m2f.
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6th

2

(1)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Skilled Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Pleasing return from over eight months off in February; no issue with dropping back to 1m 19 days ago but proved disappointing; rather watch.

7/2

6th

4

(1)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Skilled Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Last win gained in C&D Class 4 two years ago; most recently runner-up in 1m2f Class 6 here off 249-day absence (beaten by Rock Armour who runs in the 5.30); player if backing that up.

5/1

2nd

9

(12)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:57 Newcastle (AW)

Skilled Warrior

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

His last win was in April 2023 and he generally struggled in eight runs last year; has dropped a long way in the weights but he has lots to prove after 249 days off.

20/1

25/1

Form: 124675 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing sequence at Ayr (1m2f) in August and he's continued in good form, posting a solid fifth back there last time; he's one for the shortlist eased 1lb.
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5th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up.

4/1

3rd

7

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender.

13/2

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7/1

Form: 130461 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who bagged his fourth win of the season in 1m2f Ayr handicap 22 days ago; he's firmly in the picture despite a 3lb rise.
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2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Bashful

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

Showed benefit of latest wind op when winning twice at around 2m in February (good to soft/soft); slightly disappointing on latest outing in April, though, and needs to be back in peak form to have a chance off current mark.

8/1

6th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Bashful

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders

5/1

6th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Bashful

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

A dual 2m winner and progressive over hurdles this season but he failed to translate that form back onto the Flat at Doncaster last month; he's the sort to bounce back here though.

5/1

10/1

Form: 244546 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer but it's now 16 outings since his last victory and was tried in a visor when below-par sixth at Ayr (1m2f) latest; others appeal more.
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9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

10th

8

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:39 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Has never attempted this far on the AW before, but he has run well over similar trips on turf; losing run of 31 is a concern, though.

10/1

20/1

Form: 3-3120 D

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won 1m2f Chelmsford novice for David Simcock in January but raced only twice for Tom Clover after and off since finishing last of 12 at Chelmsford in June; sold for 10,000gns since; needs to bounce back for new yard.
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10th

6

(7)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

First Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

10th

6

(7)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

First Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

Form: 030-4

Last run: 158 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced daughter of Nathaniel who has been off since coming in last of four in 11.5f Windsor handicap in May; has since left the Meades and needs to hit the ground running for her new handler.
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8th

3

(1)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

22-race maiden who failed to beat a rival home following a two-month break at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) 15 days ago; others preferred.

66/1

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Exposed maiden; neither run back from her summer break points to her being the answer this time.

33/1

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Exposed maiden; neither run back from her summer break points to her being the answer this time.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.20
Straight Forecast £30.82
Tricast £333.58
Trifecta £478.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Real Terms

The Guardian:

Tarbaan

SPOTLIGHT:

Final Check

The Sun:

Barley

The Times:

Tilsitt

Daily Mail:

Final Check

Daily Mirror:

Tarbaan

Daily Record:

Tarbaan

POSTDATA:

Real Terms

Telegraph:

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D Express:

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The Star:

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